patroness

[US]/ˈpeitrənis,ˈpætrəni/
[UK]/ˌpetrən'ɛs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. female benefactor, female sponsor, female client.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

She is a generous patroness of the arts.

The patroness of the charity event donated a significant amount of money.

The patroness of the orphanage visited the children regularly.

The patroness of the museum funded the restoration of valuable artifacts.

She is known as a devoted patroness of environmental causes.

The patroness of the opera house hosted a grand gala for the opening night.

The patroness of the library supported the expansion of its collection.

As a patroness of education, she established scholarships for underprivileged students.

The patroness of the animal shelter adopted several rescue dogs.

She became the patroness of the local theater after making a substantial donation.

Real-world Examples

Shocked at the short memory of a doctor who's failed his patroness!

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

I suspect his gratitude misleads him, and that in spite of her being his patroness, she is an arrogant, conceited woman.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

My patroness, too, might hear of him, and not approve.

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

449--He's a nephew of my patroness, Lady Catherine.

Source: Pride and Prejudice 2005

That it is at the urging of my esteemed patroness lady Catherine.

Source: Pride and Prejudice

He is a man of the Church and has found an important patroness in the Honourable Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

Source: Pride and Prejudice

I'm honored to have as my patroness lady Catherine de berg. You've heard of her, I presume.

Source: Pride and Prejudice

At dinner, Mr Bennet observed that Mr Collins was very fortunate in his patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

Source: Pride and Prejudice

I have found out, said he, by a singular accident, that there is now in the room a near relation of my patroness.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

A countess, his wife's patroness, had obtained him his present position three months ago; he still retained it, and was exceedingly glad.

Source: Resurrection

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