Patron

Definitions

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

A customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or other business.

A person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter.

Examples

The local library is seeking a generous patron to fund the new children's wing.

As a regular patron of the café, she was greeted by name every morning.

Synonyms

Benefactor Sponsor Supporter Customer Client Backer Protector

Antonyms

Opponent Adversary Critic Detractor Competitor Enemy Antagonist