padrones
/pəˈdrəʊnz/
NOUN
1. Patrons and protectors
People who provide support, protection, or assistance to others.
1.1. Patrons and benefactors
People who support, sponsor, or protect individuals, organizations, or activities, often through financial assistance or influence.
Synonyms
- patrons
- protectors
- benefactors
- supporters
- sponsors
Examples
- The artists depended on wealthy padrones to finance their work.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Masters of small Mediterranean vessels
People who command or own small coastal trading vessels in the Mediterranean.
2.1. Maritime vessel commanders
People responsible for commanding small coastal vessels and directing their navigation and operations.
Synonyms
- shipmasters
- skippers
- captains
Examples
- The padrones guided their vessels through the busy Mediterranean ports.
Related Words
- mariners
- sailors
- navigators
- seafarers
- shipowners
NOUN
3. Controllers of Italian laborers
Men who import Italian laborers, street musicians, or child beggars and control their earnings.
3.1. Labor exploitation and control
People who recruit or bring Italian workers and performers into another country and exercise control over their employment and income, often exploitatively.
Synonyms
- labor exploiters
- taskmasters
- labor contractors
Examples
- The padrones controlled the earnings of the Italian laborers they had brought overseas.
Related Words
- labor brokers
- recruiters
- overseers
- middlemen
- traffickers
NOUN
4. Innkeepers and proprietors
Men who own or manage inns, hotels, taverns, or similar hospitality establishments.
4.1. Hospitality establishment owners
People who operate or own lodging and drinking establishments, welcoming guests and managing their services.
Synonyms
Examples
- The padrones welcomed travelers into their inns.
- Local padrones competed to attract visitors during the annual festival.
Related Words
- proprietors
- publicans
- hotel managers
- landowners
- business owners