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PATRON [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- patron
1, record 1, English, patron
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- philanthropist 2, record 1, English, philanthropist
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person, usually a wealthy and influential one, who sponsors and supports some person, activity, institution, etc. 3, record 1, English, - patron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mécène
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9c%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne physique ou morale qui apporte un soutien matériel à une œuvre ou à une personne pour l'exercice d'activités présentant un intérêt général, sans intention lucrative et sans contrepartie directe. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9c%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécène : terme et définition recommandés et en instance de normalisation par l'OLF. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9c%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- patron
1, record 2, English, patron
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- président d'honneur
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9sident%20d%27honneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne importante qui couvre de son crédit, de son prestige, une œuvre de bienfaisance, une campagne de souscription. 1, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20d%27honneur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au pluriel, le mot patron désigne souvent un groupe de personnes qui cautionnent une œuvre ou une initiative. On parle alors en français de COMITÉ DE PATRONAGE. Les mots «patron» ou «patron d'honneur» sont désuets en ce sens. Dans d'autres contextes, les mots PROTECTEUR, BIENFAITEUR peuvent convenir. 1, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20d%27honneur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- guest
1, record 3, English, guest
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- patron 2, record 3, English, patron
correct
- customer 3, record 3, English, customer
- visitor 4, record 3, English, visitor
- client 4, record 3, English, client
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who lodges, boards, or receives refreshment for pay (as at a hotel, boardinghouse, restaurant) whether permanently or transiently: ... 5, record 3, English, - guest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- client
1, record 3, French, client
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hôte 2, record 3, French, h%C3%B4te
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne inscrite dans un hôtel ou prenant un repas dans un restaurant. 3, record 3, French, - client
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hotelería (Generalidades)
- Restaurante (Industria) (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cliente
1, record 3, Spanish, cliente
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- huésped 1, record 3, Spanish, hu%C3%A9sped
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Library Science (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- user
1, record 4, English, user
correct, Canada, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- library user 2, record 4, English, library%20user
correct
- library book user 2, record 4, English, library%20book%20user
correct
- client 1, record 4, English, client
correct, United States
- patron 1, record 4, English, patron
correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person which uses the facilities of a library. 1, record 4, English, - user
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- usager
1, record 4, French, usager
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lecteur 1, record 4, French, lecteur
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui utilise régulièrement les divers services d'une bibliothèque, en particulier la salle de lecture et de consultation. 1, record 4, French, - usager
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'emploi du mot "lecteur" dans ce sens est abusif. 1, record 4, French, - usager
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biblioteconomía (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- usuario
1, record 4, Spanish, usuario
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- usuaria correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- patron 1, record 5, English, patron
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian; protector or supporter. 1, record 5, English, - patron
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- protecteur des arts
1, record 5, French, protecteur%20des%20arts
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mécène 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9c%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- patron
1, record 6, English, patron
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
one who gives of his means or uses his influence to help or benefit an individual, an institution, or a cause. 2, record 6, English, - patron
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The patron contributes $1000 or more, the sponsor, $300 or more, the contributor, $300 or less. 3, record 6, English, - patron
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- patron
1, record 6, French, patron
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- patronne 1, record 6, French, patronne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui, celle qui sert de protection, d'appui; celui, celle qui s'intéresse à notre fortune et qui cherche à la pousser. 2, record 6, French, - patron
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le patron contribue $1000 ou plus, le bienfaiteur, $300 ou plus, le donateur, $300 ou moins. 3, record 6, French, - patron
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Dance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- patron
1, record 7, English, patron
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
one who gives of his means or uses his influence to help or benefit an individual, an institution, or a cause (...) 1, record 7, English, - patron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Princess Margaret is a Patron of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. 2, record 7, English, - patron
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Danse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- protecteur
1, record 7, French, protecteur
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui protège, patronne, encourage (...) Un ministre protecteur des arts. 1, record 7, French, - protecteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette édition du Grand Larousse n'est pas paginée. 2, record 7, French, - protecteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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