Question

Define patronage in your own words

Answer 1

Patronage is the support given by a patron. A patron being the one giving support. Normally the patron (person giving support) gives this support in the form of money. Think a customer of a shop or restaurant giving patronage to the owner.

Answer 2

Patronage: support given to something by a person considered a "patron." Patronage is usually done in the form of someone giving money to another person to support their business or art.