What is the meaning of Padrone?

A patron; a protector.

A landlord; the master of a large estate.

The master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean.

A man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Greek or Italian labourers, street musicians, child beggars, etc.

A mafia boss.

master

owner

host

landlord

employer, boss

plural of padrona

Source: wiktionary.org