Synonyms for

Baron

Verb / ˈbærʌn / / ˈberʌn / Another word for baron — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A baron is a member of the nobility who ranks above a viscount and below a count or earl. It can also refer to a powerful businessman or industrialist.

Synonyms & similar words

tycoon king businessleader magnate power bigbusinessman mogul topexecutive nobleman lord peer aristocrat patrician tycoon magnate industrialist businessman entrepreneur mogul bigwig tycoon VIP celebrity star hotshot

Synonyms by register

Formal

nobleman lord magnate titulary

Informal

bigwig big shot heavy hitter mogul

Literary

liege feudal lord magnifico

Antonyms

peasant serf commoner plebeian laborer worker

Common collocations

  • baron von
  • baroness
  • baron of
  • industrial baron
  • oil baron
  • media baron
  • land baron
  • baroness von

Word family

noun baron
adjective baronial

Usage note

A baron is a nobleman, typically of the lowest rank in the British peerage. Informally, it can refer to a powerful businessman, often in a specific industry.

Example sentences

  1. The baron owned many estates and castles.
  2. The baroness was known for her charitable work.
  3. The baron's wealth came from his successful business ventures.
  4. The baron was a generous patron of the arts.
  5. The baron's family had a long and distinguished history.

Quotes

  • A baron is a man who has got an estate that he can't screw up.
  • The baron was a man of great power and influence, feared and respected by all who knew him.
  • The baron was a man of many talents, but his greatest gift was his ability to inspire others to greatness.

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