patron
nounUK /ˈpeɪ.trən/
US /ˈpeɪ.trən/
A patron is a person who gives money or help to a person or group.
The kind patron paid for the new library books.
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2. A person who regularly buys from or uses a shop, restaurant, or hotel.
The cafe thanked every patron who came in today.
3. A special saint who is believed to protect a place, group, or job.
Saint Christopher is the patron of travelers.
4. A person who has the right to appoint someone to an important position.
The old lord was the patron of the village church.