patrons
nounUK /ˈpeɪtrənz/
US /ˈpeɪtrənz/
Patrons are people who give money or support to help something grow.
The museum thanked its patrons for helping to build a new art room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who regularly buy things or use the services of a shop, restaurant, or business.
The café's patrons love the fresh bread every morning.
3. People who are customers of a particular place, like a hotel or a library.
Library patrons can borrow up to ten books at a time.
4. In history, people who protected or supported artists, writers, or musicians with money.
The painter found wealthy patrons who paid for his paints and studio.