Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Birnie (1563–1619), Church of Scotland minister. From classical Latin Maecēnāt-, MaecēnāsMaecenas + -ism.
Definition of Maecenatism in US English:
Maecenatism
noun
rare
Patronage.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Birnie (1563–1619), Church of Scotland minister. From classical Latin Maecēnāt-, Maecēnās Maecenas + -ism.