baron

Meanings

• noun

  A title for a nobleman, typically one ranking below a marquess and above a sir. In feudal times, a baron was the head of a noble house and ruled a territorial fief.

  - "The baron's castle overlooked the valley."
  - "Baron von Richthofen was a famous World War I fighter pilot."
  - "In the Middle Ages, a baron was a high-ranking nobleman."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæɹən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675762"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baron
aron , jaron , maron

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Variants

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baron , barons , robber baron , robber barons , Bacon , Baron Verulam , Francis Bacon , Sir Francis Bacon , Verulam , Viscount St. Albans , Baron Jöns Jakob Berzelius , Berzelius , Jöns Jakob Berzelius , Buchan , John Baron , 1st Baron Tweedsmuir , Sir John Buchan , Baron Callaghan of Cardiff , Callaghan , James Callaghan , Jim Callaghan , Leonard James Callaghan , Campbell , Colin Campbell , Colin Campbell , Baron Clyde , Colin Clyde , Colin Macliver , Sir Colin Campbell , Baron Carey of Clifton , Carey , George Carey , George Leonard Carey , Carleton , Guy Carleton , 1st Baron Dorchester , Sir Guy Carleton , Baron Cecil of Essendon , Cecil , Robert Cecil , Robert Cecil , 1st Earl of Salisbury , Sir Robert Cecil , Viscount Cranborne

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Etymology

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From Old French baron, from baronage, 'household, retinue'.

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Trivia

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1. The title 'Baron' is derived from the Old French word 'baronage', which means 'household' or 'retinue'.

2. In some countries, the title 'Baron' is still used as a title of nobility.

3. The famous 'Baron's Hundred' in England referred to a hundred knights who were summoned to the king's court.

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Related Concepts

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1. nobility: The social class of rulers, military and ecclesiastical leaders, and their entourages, collectively having territorial jurisdiction and hereditary privileges.

2. feudal system: A social and political system based on land tenure, where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and allegiance.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'baron' is often used to denote a nobleman of high rank. In art, barons are depicted in paintings and sculptures as powerful and wealthy individuals. In music, the term 'Baron' has been used as a stage name by various artists.

How to Memorize "baron"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a nobleman in a grand castle, ruling over his lands.
   - Visualize a title scroll with the word 'Baron' written on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Baron' with the image of a nobleman in a castle.
   - Think of the word 'nobility' when you see or hear the word 'Baron'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Rich Nobleman' to remember the definition of Baron.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'Baron' to help remember its meaning.

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