PATRONIZED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does patronized mean? 

• PATRONIZED (adjective)
  The adjective PATRONIZED has 1 sense:

1. having patronage or clients

  Familiarity information: PATRONIZED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PATRONIZED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having patronage or clients

Synonyms:

patronised; patronized

Context example:

street full of flourishing well-patronized shops

Antonym:

unpatronized (having little patronage or few clients)

 Context examples 

Alas! If the heroine of one novel be not patronized by the heroine of another, from whom can she expect protection and regard?

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

"I don't truckle, and I hate being patronized as much as you do!" returned Amy indignantly, for the two still jangled when such questions arose.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

"I hate to be patronized, and the Chesters think it's a great favor to allow us to help with their highly connected fair. I wonder you consented, Amy, they only want you to work."

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)