Patron

Portuguese Meaning

patrono

padroeiro

patrão

protetor

benfeitor

cidadão

advogado

English Meaning

  1. One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor: a patron of the arts.
  2. A customer, especially a regular customer.
  3. The owner or manager of an establishment, especially a restaurant or an inn of France or Spain.
  4. A noble or wealthy person in ancient Rome who granted favor and protection to someone in exchange for certain services.
  5. A slave owner in ancient Rome who freed a slave without relinquishing all legal claim to him.
  6. One who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.
  7. A patron saint.