patroness

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Word parts

patron + -ess

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA (key): /ˈpeɪtrənɪs/ or /ˌpeɪtrəˈnɛs/

Noun

Singular
patroness

Plural
patronesses

  1. (countable) A patroness is a woman that supports or provides money for an activity or person, also known as a female patron.

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