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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐ |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐ |
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Définition of patronization
Origin :- 1580s, "to act as a patron towards," from patron + -ize, or from Old French patroniser. Meaning "treat in a condescending way" is first attested 1797; sense of "give regular business to" is from 1801. Related: Patronized; patronizing.
- noun condescension
- noun patronage
- The note of patronization, the tone of superior wisdom, stung the scientist.
- Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland
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