1. Aid or support given by a patron: aegis, auspice (often used in plural), backing, patronage, sponsorship.

What is the meaning of patronization?

1 : to act as patron of : provide aid or support for The government patronized several local artists. 2 : to adopt an air of condescension toward : treat haughtily or coolly. 3 : to be a frequent or regular customer or client of a restaurant much patronized by celebrities.

Is it patronizing or Patronising?

As verbs the difference between patronize and patronise

is that patronize is to make a patron while patronise is to make a patron.