English Explanatory Dictionary

patronal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. patron; protecting; favouring
  2. Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.

Pronunciation

/pəˈtɹəʊnəl/

Word forms

patronal more patronal most patronal

Etymology

From Latin patrōnālis. Compare French patronal.

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