Patron and Patroness

Patron

Patron noun - One that helps another with gifts or money.
Usage example: the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution

Patroness and patron are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patroness" instead a noun "Patron".

Patroness

Patroness noun - A woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron.
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Synonyms for Patroness

Patron and patroness are semantically related. You can use "Patron" instead a noun "Patroness".

Nearby Word: patron
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