Arts
patronage
noun
Definition
Financial support given to an artist or institution by a wealthy individual or body.
In a sentence
“During the Renaissance, wealthy families provided patronage that enabled artists to create freely.”
Synonyms
sponsorshipsupportfundingbacking
Common collocations
- royal patronage
- artistic patronage
- patronage of the arts
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