1. A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
The wealthy patron funded the entire art exhibition.
O patrono abastado financiou toda a exposição de arte.
3. A saint or deity regarded as the protector of a person or place
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Santo Patrício é o santo patrono da Irlanda.
4. A person of rank or influence who uses power to support someone
The senator became his political patron.
O senador tornou-se seu patrono político.