patronizers

IPA/pˈatɹənˌaɪzəz/
IPA/pˈætɹənˌaɪzɚz/

patronizers — noun

1. People who regularly visit or buy goods from a particular shop, restaurant, hote

1.名詞B2
釋義

People who regularly visit or buy goods from a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, or other business — the loyal customers of an establishment.

例句

Sahil and his colleagues are loyal patronizers of the café near their office.

collocation: loyal patronizers + of + establishment

The local bakery offers a discount card for its regular patronizers.

collocation: regular patronizers

同義詞
  • patrons

    The standard and much more common term; 'patrons' is preferred in almost every context.

  • customers

    More general — applies to anyone who buys goods or services, not just regulars.

  • regulars

    Informal term for people who visit the same place frequently.

  • clientele

    A collective noun (uncountable) referring to all customers of a business as a group.

反義詞

用法筆記

The word 'patron' or 'patrons' is far more common than 'patronizer' or 'patronizers' for this sense. Use 'patrons' in everyday writing and save 'patronizers' for contexts where you need the explicit agent-noun form.

常見錯誤

❌The patronizers of the charity gala donated generously.
✅The patrons of the charity gala donated generously.
💡For supporters or customers of an organization, 'patrons' is the natural and common word.
❌She is a regular patronizer of that store.
✅She is a regular customer of that store.
💡'Customer' is simpler and far more frequent for a person who buys goods.

2. People who treat others as if they are less intelligent, less experienced, or le

2.名詞C1
釋義

People who treat others as if they are less intelligent, less experienced, or less important — for example, by explaining simple things in a slow voice or questioning basic decisions.

例句

Chidi dislikes patronizers who explain obvious things as if he were a child.

structure: who + verb phrase describing patronizing behaviour

The team meeting had patronizers who spoke loudly and slowly to the junior staff.

同義詞
  • condescending people

    A much more common and natural phrase for this meaning.

  • snobs

    Suggests looking down on others because of social status or taste, not necessarily intelligence.

  • superiors

    Often used ironically to describe people who act as though they are in charge.

反義詞
  • equals

    People who treat others as their peers.

用法筆記

This sense derives from the negative meaning of the verb 'patronize' ('to treat condescendingly'). The singular form 'patronizer' is very rare; the adjective 'patronizing' and the adverb 'patronizingly' are much more common alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌He is a patronizer who always helps his colleagues.
✅He is patronizing and always talks down to his colleagues.
💡'Patronizer' is rarely used; use the adjective 'patronizing' or the phrase 'talks down to' instead.