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patronization

patronization

7.3
Help, often money, that someone gives to a person, group, or activity
  • noun
  • /ˌpeɪtrənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : patrocinio
  • The local theater survived thanks to the patronization of several generous donors.

Examples

  • Without continued patronization, the community center would have to close its doors.

  • Artists often depend on the patronization of art lovers to pursue their work.

  • The museum relies on patronization from local businesses.

  • Many artists depend on patronization for their projects.

  • The local theater survived thanks to the patronization of several generous donors.

  • Without continued patronization, the community center would have to close its doors.

  • Artists often depend on the patronization of art lovers to pursue their work.

Synonyms

sponsorship
vspatronization
57 3.5

Help and money a company gives to a person, group, or event

focuses on giving money or formal help without implying endorsement
patronage
vspatronization
7 6.0

Support, often money, that people give to art or cultural groups

highlights giving financial or official help rather than general encouragement

Antonyms

abandonment
18 4.9

Stopping support or care for someone who depends on you

How Much

endowment
  • Formal
67 6.5
patronization
  • US
7.3
sponsorship
57 3.5
donation
359 1.9

Surface Forms

patronization singular
patronizations plural

Morphology

patronization = patronize (transparent) = patron + ize + ation

Formed by the verb 'patronize' + the noun-forming suffix '-ation'; the 'support/customer' sense is a regular deverbal noun.

Etymology

Patronization comes from patron, a word that meant a 'protector' or helper who gave money or official support to artists and groups. So patronization can mean the act of giving financial or official help to keep an organization or activity going.