patron

As nouns the difference between player and patron

is that player is one that plays while patron is owner, boss.

As nouns the difference between patron and clientele

is that patron is one who protects or supports; a defender while clientele is the body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

As a verb patron

is to be a patron of; to patronize; to favour.

Exponent is a related term of patron.

As nouns the difference between exponent and patron

is that exponent is one who expounds, represents or advocates while patron is owner, boss.

Spokeswoman is a related term of patron.

As nouns the difference between spokeswoman and patron

is that spokeswoman is woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people while patron is owner, boss.

In obsolete terms the difference between patron and boss

is that patron is to be a patron of; to patronize; to favour while boss is a hassock or small seat, especially made from a bundle of straw.

As an adjective boss is

of excellent quality, first-rate.

In obsolete terms the difference between member and patron

is that member is to cause to remember; to mention while patron is to be a patron of; to patronize; to favour.

As nouns the difference between patron and spectator

is that patron is one who protects or supports; a defender while spectator is one who observes an event; an observer.

As a verb patron

is to be a patron of; to patronize; to favour.

Enthusiast is a related term of patron.

As nouns the difference between enthusiast and patron

is that enthusiast is a person filled with or guided by enthusiasm while patron is owner, boss.

Votary is a related term of patron.

As nouns the difference between votary and patron

is that votary is a person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made while patron is owner, boss.

As an adjective votary

is consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.