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How do you spell Patronage?

Correct spelling

patronage

Remember PATRON + AGE: a patron's fatherly support through the ages

Why is patronage spelled this way?

From Latin patronus, protector. PATER (father). Patronage is fatherly protection extended to others — support given from a position of power to those with less.

Common misspellings of patronage

patronegepatronigepatronnagepatranage

Example

The artist relied on the wealthy collector's patronage to fund her ambitious sculpture series.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell patronage?+
The correct spelling is "patronage". Remember PATRON + AGE: a patron's fatherly support through the ages
Is it patronege or patronage?+
The correct spelling is "patronage", not "patronege".

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