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Baron
01
a British nobleman holding the lowest rank in the peerage
Examples
He was granted the title of baron by the Queen.
The baron attended the official ceremony at Westminster.
02
a very wealthy and influential person
Examples
The tech baron owns several major companies.
She became a real estate baron by her thirties.
03
a nobleman of varying rank in different countries
Examples
The European baron had privileges not granted in Britain.
Barons in Germany often held military titles.
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