transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpā-trən, for 6 also ]
pa-ˈtrōⁿ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter
b. : a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer
c. : a social or financial sponsor of a social function (as a ball or concert)
2. : one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause
3. : one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment
4. : the holder of the right of presentation to an English ecclesiastical benefice
5. : a master in ancient times who freed his slave but retained some rights over him
6.
[French, from Middle French]
: the proprietor of an establishment (as an inn) especially in France
7. : the chief male officer in some fraternal lodges having both men and women members
• pa·tron·al ˈpā-trə-n ə l; Brit pə-ˈtrō-n ə l, pa- adjective