patroun

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) A ruler, leader or boss; a man who is in charge of a place:
 * 2) A teacher or guide; one who provides teachings or advice.
 * 3) A patron saint or divinity; a holy figure supervising an area.
 * 4)  A sea captain; one who commands a vessel.
 * 5) An exemplar or guideline to imitate or to avoid:
 * 6) The plans, pattern, blueprint or design something is made from.
 * 7)  Something which looks similar to another thing.
 * 8) The initiator or originator of a set of religious beliefs.
 * 9) A patron or philanthropist who gives to religious organisations.
 * 10) A person who is able to make an ecclesiastical appointment.
 * 11)  One who worked as legal counsel in ancient Rome.