Sponsorship

Origin

sponsor + -ship

Full definition of sponsorship

Noun

1. (uncountable) The state or practice of being a sponsor.I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child via a charitable NGO provides a sense of great satisfaction.
2. (countable and uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.The company provided sponsorship to the research team.The university awarded five sponsorships to the five most qualified applicants.

Derived terms

• sponsorship-linked marketing