patron
nounmasculine/pɐˈtɾonu/medium
pa·tro·no
Definition
An individual who protects, defends, or finances a person, institution, or cause; a patron saint.
Saint George is the patron saint of Portugal.
The businessman became the museum's main patron.
Common collocations
patron saintcorporate patron
Etymology
Do latim 'patronus' (protetor, defensor).