Definition

Proper noun: - A British title of nobility: "1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley" is the hereditary peerage title conferred upon Stanley Baldwin, a prominent 20th-century British politician. - Reference to a specific person: The title refers exclusively to Stanley Baldwin, who held this earldom.

Usage

• The title is used as a formal identifier for the person in historical or biographical contexts.
  • The policies of the 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley shaped interwar Britain.
  • A biography was written about the 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley.

Advanced Usage

• "The Earl Baldwin of Bewdley": When referring to the title in a general sense, often without the numerical designation "1st," especially in contexts discussing the peerage itself.
  • The earldom of Baldwin of Bewdley was created in 1937.

Variants and Related Words

• Stanley Baldwin (proper noun): The common name of the person who held the title "1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley." This is the form most frequently used in general historical discourse.
  • Stanley Baldwin served as Prime Minister three times.
• Earl Baldwin of Bewdley (proper noun): The core title, with the numeral omitted.
• Baldwin of Bewdley (proper noun): A shortened, informal reference to the title or the political legacy.

Synonyms

• Stanley Baldwin: The personal name synonymous with the holder of this title.

Notes on Meaning

This is a specific hereditary title, not a word with multiple common meanings. Its primary function is to identify a unique individual in British political history. The "1st" denotes he was the first person to receive this particular earldom. Subsequent holders would be "2nd Earl," "3rd Earl," etc.

Noun

1. English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1867-1947)