patron synonyms

patron

n.

  1. One who provides support

    philanthropist, sponsor, benefactor, benefactress, Maecenas, helper, protector, encourager, supporter, champion, backer, financer, funder, patronizer, advocate, defender, guide, leader, friend, ally, sympathizer, well-wisher, partisan, employer, buyer, angel*, sugar daddy*, booster*, philanthropoid*; see also supporter.

    Antonyms enemy*, obstructionist*, adversary. *

  2. One who uses facilities

    client, habitué, purchaser; see buyer. See syn. study at sponsor.

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