BARON | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BARON in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BARON with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Baron

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin baro, baron- ‘man, warrior’, probably of Germanic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbarən
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a member of the lowest order of the British nobility. Baron is not used as a form of address, barons usually being referred to as ‘Lord’.

Short Definition:

member of lowest order of British nobility

Definition:

an important or powerful person in a specified business or industry

Short Definition:

important or powerful person

Examples:
  • a press baron

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