Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baronetcy
Noun
/ˈbær.ə.nɪt.si/
Definition
A rank of honor in the British nobility, below a baron but above a knight.
Examples
- He was granted a baronetcy for his contributions to the arts.
- Her family has held the baronetcy for generations.
Meaning
The title or dignity held by a baronet, which is hereditary and is conferred by the British monarch.
Synonyms
- nobility
- hereditary title
- honor
