padroni
/pəˈdrəʊni/
NOUN
1. Innkeepers and proprietors
Men who own or manage inns, hotels, taverns, or similar hospitality establishments.
1.1. Hospitality establishment owners
People who own or operate lodging establishments, inns, or taverns and provide accommodation or hospitality to guests.
Synonyms
- bonifaces
- hostelers
- hostellers
- hoteliers
- hotelmen
- innkeepers
- taverners
Examples
- The elegant restaurant was frequented by discerning padroni who appreciated exquisite cuisine.
- At the heart of the historic district, the charming shops catered to the tastes of sophisticated padroni.
Related Words
- landlords
- landholders
- landladies
- landowners
- lessors
- proprietors
- patrons
- renters
- slumlords