Patronizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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patronizer
[ ˈpeɪtrənaɪzər ]
social interaction
A patronizer is someone who treats others with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority. Such behavior often manifests through condescension or subtle disdain. Patronizers may speak to others in a way that seems helpful but is ultimately belittling, suggesting they are more knowledgeable or capable. This term is often used to describe interactions where one person feels downgraded by another’s insincere support or assistance.
Synonyms
condescender, snob, supercilious person
Examples of usage
- She felt insulted by his patronizing remarks.
- He has a patronizer attitude toward his colleagues.
- Her patronizer tone was evident in the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "patronizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 patrocinador
- protetor
- apoiador
🇮🇳 पैट्रनाइज़र
- समर्थक
- संरक्षक
🇩🇪 Mäzen
- Förderer
- Beschützer
🇮🇩 pemberi dukungan
- pelindung
- penyokong
🇺🇦 патрон
- спонсор
- захисник
🇵🇱 patron
- sponsor
- obrońca
🇯🇵 パトロン
- 支援者
- 保護者
🇫🇷 patron
- sponsor
- protecteur
🇪🇸 patrocinador
- protector
- defensor
🇹🇷 patron
- destekçi
- koruyucu
🇰🇷 후원자
- 보호자
- 지지자
🇸🇦 راعي
- دعم
- حامي
🇨🇿 patron
- podporovatel
- ochránce
🇸🇰 patrón
- podporovateľ
- ochránca
🇨🇳 赞助人
- 保护者
- 支持者
🇸🇮 patron
- podpornik
- zaščitnik
🇮🇸 patar
- styrktara
- verndari
🇰🇿 патрон
- қолдаушы
- қорғаушы
🇬🇪 პატრონი
- მხარდამჭერი
- დამცველი
🇦🇿 patron
- dəstəkçi
- müdafiəçi
🇲🇽 patrocinador
- protector
- defensor
Word origin
The word 'patronizer' stems from the Latin root 'patronus', meaning 'protector' or 'patron', which historically referred to someone who supported or sponsored another in a professional or artistic capacity. The use of 'patron' evolved over time to take on more negative connotations, especially in contexts where the support was perceived to come with a sense of superiority or condescension. By the late 19th century, the term 'patronizing' emerged in English, implying a behavior that was more about asserting dominance than genuine support. Today, 'patronizer' is often used to highlight the insincerity of such interactions, emphasizing the disparity in perceived social status between individuals.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,422, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.