sponsorship
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sponsorships
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state or practice of being a sponsor.
Noun
Examples
I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child via a charitable NGO provides a sense of great satisfaction.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.
Noun
Examples
The company provided sponsorship to the research team.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sponsorship” mean?
The state or practice of being a sponsor.
Is “sponsorship” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.