Patron synonyms and antonyms
pā'trən
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One who protects; a guardian.
One who gives encouragement.
A very generous person or institution.
An athletic supporter.
employee (antonym)
The definition of an employee is one who works for someone else or a company in exchange for wages or some other agree-to compensation.
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patrons (related)
One that finances a project, event, or organization directed by another person or group, such as a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time.
The definition of an advocate is someone who fights for something or someone, especially someone who fights for the rights of others.
patronizer
A person who patronizes
(Law) A lawyer who represents defendants.
The definition of a guide is someone or something that instructs others or shows others the way.
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One who leads a political party or group of elected party members; sometimes used in titles.
A person who wishes well to another or to a cause, etc.
Any of a group of guerrilla fighters; esp., a member of an organized civilian force fighting covertly to drive out occupying enemy troops
A person who appears or performs on a program by special invitation
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A customer
A female benefactor
maecenas
Any wealthy, generous patron, esp. of literature or art
Someone who fights on another's behalf.
One who sympathizes with another or others; specif., one who approves of or agrees with an idea, cause, etc. of others
One that buys, especially a purchasing agent for a retail store.
A supernatural being, either good or bad, to whom are attributed greater than human power, intelligence, etc.
A wealthy, usually older man who gives money or gifts to a younger person in return for sexual favors or companionship.
philanthropoid
(Informal) Any of the executive officers of various philanthropic foundations
habitué
One who uses facilities
One who receives property in exchange for money or valuable consideration.
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obstructionist (antonym)
Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation
One that gives aid, especially financial aid.
A wafer of the bread used in a Eucharistic service
One who is in charge of the business affairs of an entertainer.
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A person or thing that promotes; specif., a person who begins, secures financing for, and helps to organize an undertaking, as a business or a sports event
A commercial agent who compares the merchandise and prices of competing merchants.
opposition (antonym)
(Chess) A position in which the player on the move must yield with his king allowing his opponent to advance with his own king.
help (related)
The definition of help is aid that you request, or is someone who provides assistance.
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patroness (related)
munificent (related)
transactions (related)
Plural form of transaction
Find another word for patron. In this page you can discover 55 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for patron, like: protector, encourager, philanthropist, guardian, supporter, backer, employee, patrons, sponsor, helper and advocate.
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