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patroness

/ˈpeɪtrənɛs/

patronessnoun

patronesses

/ˈpeɪtrənɛs/

Translations

mécèneSe dit d’une femme qui soutient financièrement ou matériellement une personne, une organisation ou une cause.

The museum was able to expand its collection thanks to the generous donations from its patroness.

Le musée a pu enrichir sa collection grâce aux généreux dons de sa mécène.

patronneAu sens religieux : femme sainte considérée comme protectrice d’un groupe, d’une profession ou d’une cause.

Saint Cecilia is considered the patroness of musicians and is celebrated for her contributions to the arts.

Sainte Cécile est considérée comme la patronne des musiciens et est célébrée pour sa contribution aux arts.

Definitions

A woman who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

The museum was able to expand its collection thanks to the generous donations from its patroness.

A female patron saint.

Saint Cecilia is considered the patroness of musicians and is celebrated for her contributions to the arts.

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