patroness

pa·tron·ess  (ptr-ns)

n.

1. A woman who supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor.

2. A woman who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.

3. A patron saint. See Usage Note at -ess.

Thesaurus

Noun

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patroness - a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron patronne sponsor, supporter, patron - someone who supports or champions something