Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baron
noun
/ˈbær.ən/
Definition
A baron is a member of the lowest order of the British nobility.
Examples
- The baron hosted a lavish feast in his castle.
- She was married to a wealthy baron with expansive lands.
- Many barons played a significant role in the politics of the medieval period.
Meaning
The term baron refers to a nobleman of a rank that is typically above a knight but below a viscount. Barons hold lands granted directly by the monarch.
Synonyms
- noble
- lord
- landowner
