Meaning & use
baron
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a member of the lowest rank of nobility in Britain, or a powerful person who dominates a particular industry.
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The baron inherited the estate from his grandfather.
The tech baron built his fortune on a single search engine.
A note on using this word
Beyond its use as a noble title, baron is commonly used figuratively for someone who controls a business or industry, as in 'oil baron' or 'media baron.'
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