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patron

patron /ˈpeɪtrən/ noun
plural patrons
patron
/ˈpeɪtrən/
noun
plural patrons
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATRON
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: a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.
somewhat formal : a person who buys the goods or uses the services of a business, library, etc.