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According to WordNet, the noun "patronage" has 5 sense(s).

101213886 the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives".

101096454 the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage".

108401554 customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele".

101153861 (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.

106719404 a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.


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