baroness

/'bærənis/

Thân thiện

The baroness greets guests in the grand hall of her estate.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman holding the rank of baron in her own right: A baroness is a female member of the nobility who possesses the title of baron independently, typically through inheritance or grant.
   • The wife or widow of a baron: A baroness can also refer to a woman who holds the title by virtue of being married to a baron.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Baroness von Trapp was famous for her family's story. (This refers to a woman holding the title, often as a widow.)
  • She was made a baroness for her services to literature. (This refers to a woman who received the title in her own right.)
  • As a baroness, she had a seat in the House of Lords. (This refers to the status and role of a woman with the title.)

Advanced Usage

• "Baroness" as a form of address: When addressing or referring to a baroness, the title "Baroness" is used before her surname or the name of the barony.
  • Baroness Thatcher was a prominent political figure.
  • May I introduce Baroness Jones?

Variants and Related Words

• Baron (noun): The male equivalent; a man holding the rank of baron.
  • The baron owned vast estates.
• Barony (noun): The rank, domain, or dignity of a baron or baroness.
  • She inherited the barony from her father.

Synonyms

• Peeress: A woman who holds a peerage; a general term for a female member of the nobility.
• Noblewoman: A woman belonging to the nobility by birth or marriage.

Related Phrases

• Life baroness: A woman who is granted the title of baroness for her lifetime, but which is not hereditary. She is a member of the House of Lords.
  • She was created a life baroness in 2001.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron