LEARNit Dictionary
patronage
noun
/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
UK
/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
US
1
the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or an organization by a patron
حمایت, پشتیبانی, کمک مالی
2
the system by which an important person gives help or a job to somebody in return for their support
حامیگری, استخدام بر اساس حمایت
Recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage.
3
the support that a person gives a shop, restaurant, etc. by spending money there
حمایت, حامیگری, حمایت مالی