baron

• Substantiv, das einen Adligen verschiedenen Ranges in verschiedenen Ländern bezeichnet, insbesondere den untersten Titel im britischen Peerage-System, oder einen sehr reichen und einflussreichen Geschäftsmann.

A noun referring to a nobleman of varying rank in different countries, specifically the lowest rank in the British peerage, or a very wealthy and powerful businessman.

1. Noble titleB2formal

   A member of the lowest rank of the British nobility, or a similar rank in other countries.

   Baron

   • The baron owned vast lands in the countryside.
   • She was introduced to a baron at the royal banquet.
   • The title of baron is often inherited.

   Synonymelordnoblenoblemanpeer

2. Powerful business figureB2informal

   A person who has great wealth, power, and influence in a particular industry or business sector.

   Magnat

   • The oil baron controlled a vast network of refineries.
   • He became a media baron after buying several newspapers.
   • The real estate baron owned half the city's skyscrapers.

   Synonymeczarindustrialistkingmagnatemogulnabobtycoon