patroness

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    a female patron or supporter of an organization, cause, or person
    pt: uma patroa
  2. noun
    a female patron saint
    pt: uma santa padroeira

examples

  1. She was a generous patroness of the arts.

    Ela era uma patroa generosa.

  2. St. Clare was a famous patroness.

    Santa Clara era uma santa padroeira famosa.