1. a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
2. a regular customer of a store or restaurant
3. a saint who is regarded as the special guardian of a particular country, church, trade, or person
Usage: religious

Examples

• The wealthy patron donated millions to the art museum.
• She has been a patron of the local theater for twenty years.
• The restaurant values its regular patrons and offers them special discounts.
• All patrons must show ID before entering the establishment.
• Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
• The library was built with funds from a generous patron.
• Patrons of the coffee shop enjoy the quiet atmosphere for studying.