baron

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее дворянина различного ранга в разных странах, в частности низший титул в британской системе пэров, или очень богатого и влиятельного бизнесмена.esSustantivo que designa a un noble de distinto rango según el país, en particular el título más bajo en el sistema de pares británico, o también a un hombre muy rico e influyente en los negocios o la industria.frTitre de noblesse, le plus bas dans la pairie britannique, ou dans divers autres systèmes, désignant un noble de rang variable. Par extension, homme très riche et influent dans les affaires ou l'industrie.deSubstantiv, das einen Adligen verschiedenen Ranges in verschiedenen Ländern bezeichnet, insbesondere den untersten Titel im britischen Peerage-System, oder einen sehr reichen und einflussreichen Geschäftsmann.ptSubstantivo que designa um nobre de diferentes graus em vários países, em particular o título mais baixo da nobreza britânica, ou um empresário muito rico e influente.zh指不同国家中不同等级的贵族，尤指英国贵族制度中的最低爵位男爵；也指非常富有且有影响力的商人或巨头。arلقب نبيل في بعض الدول الأوروبية، وهو أدنى درجة في نظام النبلاء البريطاني؛ ويُطلق أيضًا على رجل أعمال ثري وذو نفوذ كبير.

1. Noble title B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБаронesbarónfrTitre de noblessedeBaronptBarãozh男爵arبارون

   Synonymes: lordnoblenoblemanpeer

2. Powerful business figure B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruМагнатesMagnatefrmagnatdeMagnatptMagnatazh巨头arبارون

   Synonymes: czarindustrialistkingmagnatemogulnabobtycoon

• barons plural form
• barons' possessive plural form
• baron's possessive singular form