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patronization

6.7

Regularly buying from a shop or business as a customer

noun
/ˌpeɪtrənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

: apoyo de los clientes

Small businesses appreciate the patronization they receive from loyal customers.

Examples

After launching a new menu, the bakery noticed increased patronization from students.
Her patronization of local businesses helps the community thrive.
The restaurant relies on the patronization of local residents to stay open.
Many people appreciate the patronization of small shops.
Many local businesses rely on the patronization of regular customers to thrive.
Her consistent patronization of the café helped it become a popular meeting spot in the community.
His patronization of small bookstores shows his commitment to supporting local enterprises.

Synonyms

patronage

vspatronization

7 6.0

The regular buying that customers do at a shop or restaurant

is repeated regular support by customers rather than general one-off business

Antonyms

neglect

100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

How Often

patronization

6.7

custom

38 3.4

patronage

7 6.0

one-off

8 5.6

Surface Forms

patronization singular

patronizations plural

Morphology

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

Derived from 'patronize' + '-ation'; the meaning 'regularly supporting a business as a customer' directly matches the noun-from-verb formation.

Etymology

Patronization comes from patron, which can also mean a regular 'customer' who supports a shop or restaurant. So patronization can mean the act of supporting a business by going there often.