Patron vs. Jefe

Patron vs. Jefe — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Patron and Jefe

Patronnoun

One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.

Jefenoun

An officer with political influence; a head or chief in government, such as a sheriff, particularly where that person is Hispanic or of Mexican descent.

Patronnoun

A guardian; nocap=1.

St. Joseph is the patron of many different places.

Jefenoun

(US) A boss in a business, company, or other organization.

Patronnoun

An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.

Patronnoun

A regular customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.

This car park is for patrons only.
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Patronnoun

A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.

Patronnoun

One who has gift and disposition of a benefice.

Patronnoun

(nautical) A padrone.

Patronnoun

A property owner, a landlord, a master. patroon.}}

Patronverb

To be a patron of; to patronize; to favour.

Patronverb

To treat as a patron.

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Patronnoun

a regular customer

Patronnoun

the proprietor of an inn

Patronnoun

someone who supports or champions something