/ˈbærən/
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Translation
A man of high rank in some countries, or a person with great power in a business.
Word origin
From Old French baron, from Late Latin baro, meaning man or strong man.
- Origin
- Late Latin
- Root
- baro
Grammar
Gender
Pluralbarons
Examples
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A baron is a nobleman, below a king but above most people.
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In old times barons held land for the king.
owns .
Today baron also means a very powerful business person.
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