Definitions

1. adjective

lacking a patron or patrons, especially a charitable organization or institution that has lost its benefactor or supporters.

“The once-thriving museum fell into disrepair due to being patronless for years.”

2. adjective

not having a patron or supporter, especially in a social or economic sense.

“The artist felt patronless and struggling to make a living from her art.”

3. noun

a place or institution that has lost its patron or patrons.

“The patronless museum is now at risk of being demolished.”