baron

• Titre 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.

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.

   Titre de noblesse

   • 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.

   Synonymeslordnoblenoblemanpeer

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.

   Synonymesczarindustrialistkingmagnatemogulnabobtycoon