PATRON

n. 1 patroness, benefactor, benefactress, philanthropist, Maecenas, protector, supporter, defender, advocate, champion, guardian (angel), sponsor, backer, promoter, sympathizer, friend, US booster; friend at court; Colloq angel Lady Agnes is a well-known patron of the arts 2 customer, client, purchaser, buyer, patronizer, habitué, regular, frequenter The patrons habituate her shop because of the bargains to be found there