예술가, 단체, 또는 특정 목적이나 활동을 위해 금전적인 지원이나 다른 형태의 도움을 주는 개인
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
예문:
"The symphony orchestra owes its survival to a few generous patrons."
"He became a prominent patron of modern architecture after inherited his family fortune."
식당, 상점, 호텔 또는 도서관 등의 서비스를 이용하는 고객, 특히 자주 방문하는 단골손님
a customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, theater, or library
예문:
"The cafe offers a loyalty discount to its regular patrons."
"Patrons are requested to silence their mobile phones before the performance starts."
고대 로마에서 자신의 법적, 경제적 보호 아래 있는 피보호자(client)를 지원하던 귀족
in ancient Rome, a patrician who provided protection and legal support to a client
예문:
"In Roman society, a patron provided legal representation for his clients in exchange for political loyalty."
특정 장소, 직업, 또는 사람의 수호자로 여겨지는 성인(Saint)
a saint who is believed to protect a particular place, person, or group
예문:
"Saint Cecilia is known as the patron of musicians."