baron (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbærən/
Definition
A member of the lowest order of the British nobility, ranking below a viscount.
Examples
The baron hosted a grand banquet at his ancestral estate for the local community.
As a life peer, the former politician was created a baron and took his seat in the House of Lords.
The baron oversaw the administration of his lands with a firm but fair hand.
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