backup vs patronage

patronage vs backup

backup and patronage both are nouns.

backup is not a verb while patronage is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
backup	Yes	No	No	No
patronage	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, backup and patronage are synonyms defined as:

backup and patronage: the act of providing approval and support

Other synonyms of backup include backing, championship.

backup (noun)	patronage (noun)
the act of providing approval and support	the act of providing approval and support
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device	(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts	the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)	a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage	customers collectively

backup (verb)	patronage (verb)
	be a regular customer or client of
	support by being a patron of

Difference between backup and patronage

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