# parsonage vs patronage

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### parsonage
*noun · frequency rank #49,537*
The residence of the minister of a parish.

### patronage
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #16,088*
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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