baron

noun
UK: /ˈbærən/
US: /ˈbærən/

  1. A man who holds a high rank in the nobility, below a duke.

    1. The baron lived in a big castle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wealthy baron controlled much of the region's resources and influenced local politics. [ ] [ ]

  2. A powerful businessman or industrialist, often controlling a large industry.

    1. He became a tech baron over night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The oil baron's company faced scrutiny over its environmental practices. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nobleman magnate tycoon

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "baron" in English means: A man who holds a high rank in the nobility, below a duke., A powerful businessman or industrialist, often controlling a large industry..

The phonetic transcription of "baron" is /ˈbærən/ in British English and /ˈbærən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "baron": nobleman, magnate, tycoon.

Example usage of "baron": "The baron lived in a big castle.". More examples on the page.