Patronal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈtɹəʊnəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Patronal is an adjective meaning patron; protecting; favouring.
Meaning
patron; protecting; favouring.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.
Example Sentences
Nor has the state lost its patronal role, with ministries of culture and publicly funded arts bodies sustaining the cultural economy.
Lest the name thereof being discovered unto their enemies, their penates and patronal god might be called forth by charms and incantations.
In considering how the preceding analysis relates to the rest of the world, one can think of the post-Soviet countries as providing something like a pristine context in which to study the fundamental characteristics of patronal politics.
Manumission loyalty also offers us insights into how ancient conversion might look in a context of patronage and benefaction, for slaves did not change patrons when they attained their freedom, but rather underwent a considerable change within the patronal relationship.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fatherly, patronymick, parental, patricentered, patriarchical, patriarchal.
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