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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈbærən/
Forms: barons
baron means: A man with the lowest British noble title, below a viscount.
noun
NOBLE TITLEC1
A man with the lowest British noble title, below a viscount.
- He became a baron last year.
- The baron attended the royal ceremony.
- Several barons opposed the proposal in Parliament.
POWERFUL BUSINESSPERSONC1
Someone with great power and influence, especially in business or politics.
- The media baron bought another newspaper.
- Oil barons helped fund the campaign.
- She built her fortune as a property baron.
LAND RULERC1
A man who rules an area of land held under a higher ruler.
- The baron ruled the valley.
- Local barons fought over the border lands.
- The king ordered each baron to provide soldiers.
Questions about baron
What does baron mean?
A man with the lowest British noble title, below a viscount.
What is baron in other languages?
Türkçe: baron · Español: barón · Français: baron · Deutsch: Baron · Italiano: barone · 日本語: 男爵
How do you pronounce baron?
It is pronounced /ˈbærən/.
How do you use baron in a sentence?
He became a baron last year. The baron attended the royal ceremony.
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