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padrone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun padrone has 2 senses
  1. padrone - an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy
    --1 is a kind of
    host, innkeeper, boniface
  2. padrone - an employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S.
    --2 is a kind of
    employer

Definitions from the Web

Padrone

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Employer or boss, especially of an Italian immigrant household.

Usage: In Italian American communities, the padrone often took on the role of not only an employer but also a provider of housing, food, and other daily necessities to newly arrived immigrants.

Sample Sentence:

"The Italian family, newly arrived in America, looked up to their padrone, who helped them settle down and find work."

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Master or owner, especially of a small estate or farm.

Usage: In rural areas, the padrone of a small farm would oversee the daily operations and manage the workers.

Sample Sentence:

"The padrone of the vineyard worked alongside his employees, ensuring the grapes were tended to with care."

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Typical of or popular in a specific locality.

Usage: This local padrone style of cuisine blends traditional flavors with modern cooking techniques.

Sample Sentence:

"Visitors to the coastal town eagerly indulge in the padrone seafood dishes, a delicacy unique to the region."

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To dominate or control.

Usage: The politician tried to padrone the discussion, refusing to let any opposing viewpoints be heard.

Sample Sentence:

"He attempted to padrone the airwaves, spreading his biased agenda and suppressing alternative voices."

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