Word: patronage
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
tron
age
Definition: Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
Morphemes:
Affix: patron
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A guardian or intercessor; alternative form of "patron saint"..
Etymology Compounds: Affix: patrōnus
Language: la
Decoded: patronus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a protector, patron
Affix: -age
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming nouns of a state or relationship
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āticum
Language: la
Decoded: -aticum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating pertinence to the root verb or noun.