Definitions
- Referring to a person who supports and contributes to an organization or cause. - Talking about a regular customer of a business or establishment. - Describing a person who sponsors or donates money to an artist or performer.
- Referring to a person who financially supports a project or venture. - Talking about a person who endorses or supports a political candidate or party. - Describing a person who provides assistance or support to someone in need.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who provide support.
- 2Both can involve financial contributions.
- 3Both can be used in the context of organizations or individuals.
- 4Both imply a positive relationship between the supporter and the supported.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Patron emphasizes support for a cause or establishment, while backer emphasizes support for a project or venture.
- 2Type of support: Patron can provide financial or non-financial support, while backer typically refers to financial support.
- 3Scope: Patron can support a wide range of causes or establishments, while backer is often used in the context of startups or political campaigns.
- 4Connotation: Patron has a more positive and supportive connotation, while backer can sometimes have a negative connotation of being a financial supporter with ulterior motives.
- 5Usage: Patron is more commonly used in the context of arts, culture, and non-profit organizations, while backer is more commonly used in the context of business and politics.
Remember this!
Patron and backer are both words that refer to people who provide support. However, patron emphasizes support for a cause or establishment, while backer emphasizes support for a project or venture, often in the context of business or politics. While both words can involve financial contributions, patron can also refer to non-financial support, and it is more commonly used in the context of arts, culture, and non-profit organizations.
