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patronal Meaning & Definition

/pəˈtɹəʊnəl/

What Does Patronal Mean?

As an adjective, patronal means patron; protecting; favouring. It is also used to mean Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.

Word Facts for Patronal

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/pəˈtɹəʊnəl/
Comparative / superlativemore patronal, most patronal

Patronal Definition (Adjective)

  1. patron; protecting; favouring
  2. Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.

Synonyms of Patronal

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Word Forms & Grammar

patronal (comparative more patronal, superlative most patronal)

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Origin of Patronal

From Latin patrōnālis. Compare French patronal.

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