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Meaning of "baron" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BARON

From Old French, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German baro freeman, Old Norse berjask to fight.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BARON

baron  [ˈbærən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Baron is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

baron

Baron

Baron is a title of honour, often hereditary, and ranks as one of the lowest titles in the various nobiliary systems of Europe. The female equivalent is Baroness.

Definition of baron in the English dictionary

The first definition of baron in the dictionary is a member of a specific rank of nobility, esp the lowest rank in the British Isles. Other definition of baron is originally any tenant-in-chief of a king or other overlord, who held land from his superior by honourable service; a land-holding nobleman. Baron is also a powerful businessman or financier.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARON


Aaron
ˈɛərən
Aran
ˈærən
Arran
ˈærən
barren
ˈbærən
Cameron
ˈkæmərən
children
ˈtʃɪldrən
environ
ɪnˈvaɪrən
farren
ˈfærən
garron
ˈɡærən
grandchildren
ˈɡræntʃɪldrən
Honduran
hɒnˈdjʊərən
Huron
ˈhjʊərən
Karan
ˈkærən
Lauren
ˈlɔːrən
marron
ˈmærən
patron
ˈpeɪtrən
varan
ˈværən
veteran
ˈvɛtərən
warren
ˈwɒrən
yarran
ˈjærən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARON

barometry
barometz
baron of beef
Baron Tweedsmuir
Baron-Cohen
baronage
baroness
baronet
baronetage
baronetcies
baronetcy
baronetess
baronetical
barong
baronial
baronial hall
baronies
baronne
Barons´ War
barony

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARON

camaron
Charon
diatessaron
drug baron
fanfaron
maron
mascaron
megaron
Plain of Sharon
polaron
press baron
robber baron
rose of Sharon
Sharon

Synonyms and antonyms of baron in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BARON»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «baron» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of baron

Translation of «baron» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARON

Find out the translation of baron to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of baron from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «baron» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

男爵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barón
570 millions of speakers

English

baron
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैरन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البارون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

барон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যারন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baron
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baron
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Baron
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

男爵
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

귀족의 최하위 계급 남작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baron
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nam tước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரபுவின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जहागीरदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

baron
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

barone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

baron
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

барон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

baron
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βαρώνος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Baron
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

baron
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

baron
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of baron

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARON»

The term «baron» is very widely used and occupies the 11.587 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «baron» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «baron» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about baron

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2 QUOTES WITH «BARON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word baron.
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Mitch Leigh
The old joke was Mitch Leigh, land baron, barren land.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
It has always been the aim of royalty and aristocracy to lower the individual liberty and independence of the common people. A baron and a minute-man could not breathe the same air.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARON»

Discover the use of baron in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to baron and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Autism and Asperger Syndrome
A new edition of Simon Baron-Cohen's highly successful Autism: The Facts, updated to cover the important subgroup of patients with Asperger syndrome.
Simon Baron-Cohen, 2008
2
Thinking and Deciding
This book is essential reading for students and scholars in judgement and decision making and related fields, including psychology, economics, law, medicine, and business.
Jonathan Baron, 2006
3
"The First Day" and Other Stories
"--Mary Felstiner, Professor of History at San Francisco State University, author of To Paint Her Life: Charlotte Salomon in the Nazi Era "We know the voice of the shtetl through Shomlom Aleichem, I. B. Singer, and others; now we have a ...
Devorah Baron, Naomi Seidman, Chana Kronfeld, 2001
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Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind
This text argues that specific neurocognitive mechanisms have evolved that result in "mindreading", an ability to interpret, for the most part unconsciously, non-verbal actions.
Simon Baron-Cohen, 1997
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The Old English Baron: A Gothic Story
the Baron, how to dispose of you till the spring ? — That, said Oswald, may be thought of at leisure ; I am glad that you have resolved, and I congratulate you both. The Baron put an end to the conversation by desiring Edmund to go with him ...
Clara Reeve, 1807
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Baron Von Steuben's Revolutionary War Drill Manual
FREDERICK WILLIAM BARON VON STEUBEN (1730-1794) served in the Prussian officer corps for 17 years before circumstances, and the attention of Benjamin Franklin, brought him to America's Revolutionary cause.
Frederick William Baron Von Steuben, 2007
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The Baron in the Trees
A young, eighteenth-century Italian nobleman defies parental authority by adopting an exclusively arboreal life, watching from his perch in the trees the passing of the Enlightenment and participating in its various delights and duties
Italo Calvino, 1977
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Kantian Ethics Almost Without Apology
Marcia W. Baron develops and assesses the criticism, which she sees as comprising two objections: that duty plays too large a role, leaving no room for the supererogatory, and that Kant places too much value on acting from duty.
Marcia W. Baron, 1999
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Human Aggression
This revised edition includes new chapters on the development of aggression, biological bases of aggressive behavior, and aggression in natural settings; and extensive updates of the theory and research covered in the first edition.
Robert A. Baron, Deborah R. Richardson, 2004
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Always On : Language in an Online and Mobile World: Language ...
Our 300-year-old written culture is on the verge of redefinition, Baron notes. It's up to us to determine how and when we use language technologies, and to weigh the personal and social benefits--and costs--of being "always on.
Naomi S. Baron Professor of Linguistics American University, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term baron is used in the context of the following news items.
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Daniel Bruhl (AKA Baron Zemo) Arrives On Captain America: Civil …
Brühl is playing Captain America's nemesis Baron Zemo. How he'll be portrayed in the film is still a mystery, but we'll be excited to see how it ... «Comicbook.com, Jul 15»
2
Historic home built by a Cincinnati beer baron hits the market …
It sits across from what was the original Wiedemann mansion that was built for beer baron George Wiedemann Sr. and his wife, Agnes. «Cincinnati Business Courier, Jul 15»
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Business baron Nusli Wadia appears in court | The Economic Times …
Business baron Nusli Wadia made a rare public appearance to depose before a court in a 25-year-old case he had filed against a former ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
4
Pub Baron Justin Hemmes To Take Over Coogee Pavilion theMusic …
An ongoing legal dispute has finally come to an end today with famous club and pub owner Justin Hemmes set to formally take over the ... «theMusic, Jul 15»
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Baron Shave Kit | Outside Online
The Baron Shave Kit comes with a hefty stainless-steel razor and synthetic-fiber lather brush that securely attach to a stand, which also holds ... «Outside Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Steve Rude And Mike Baron Revive Nexus As A Weekly Strip …
Nexus is back. As is The Moth. As a weekly newspaper strip with a mailed subscription. And funded on Kickstarter. We will launch this project ... «Bleeding Cool News, Jul 15»
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Steel baron Mittal to be part of Xavier's board | Kolkata NYOOOZ
KOLKATA: Steel baron L N Mittal has been inducted into the governing board of St Xavier`s College, Kolkata. The steel magnate and chairman ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
8
Joe Baron: Where are the social reformers who will speak up for …
Vincent Uzomah. Have you heard of him? If you haven't, it wouldn't be a surprise. Apart from one small unremarkable news bulletin, his recent ... «Conservative Home, Jul 15»
9
Baron Castle Delivers an Hour of Sun-Drenched Grooves for His …
For our first in a series of Australians in Berlin guest mixes, Baron Castle has complemented his comprehensive guide to the best open-air ... «VICE, Jul 15»
10
Echo of history as baron steps in for poorly royal to unveil Stansted's …
The Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre, stepped in to officially unveil Stansted's very own tapestry after the Duchess of Gloucester was forced ... «Herts and Essex Observer, Jul 15»

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