Meaning of unpatronized in English

1. Pronunciation

   /(ˌ)ʌnˈpatrənʌɪzd/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   unpatronized

   Etymology

   early 17th century; earliest use found in John Beale (bap. 1608, d. 1683), Church of England clergyman and writer on agriculture and natural philosophy. From un- + patronized

   Definitions

   1. having little patronage or few clients

   Examples

   • « a restaurant unpatronized by the elite »

   Synonyms

   • briefless

   Antonyms

   • patronized
   • patronised