Definition
copatron
noun
- a person who shares the role or duties of a patron, especially in religious or institutional contexts
Usage: often used in religious or historical contexts; typically refers to joint patronage of a church, organization, or cause
Examples
- Saint Patrick and Saint Brigid are copatrons of Ireland.
- The two wealthy merchants served as copatrons of the local cathedral.
- She became a copatron of the arts foundation alongside her husband.
- The copatrons of the monastery provided financial support and oversight.
- He was named copatron of the university's new scholarship program.