baron
//ˈbærən//
Noun
baronSingular
baronsPlural
1
A member of the lowest order of the British nobility, ranking below a viscount.
The baron inherited a large estate in the countryside.
2
A powerful businessman or industrialist who controls a large portion of a particular industry.
He became a media baron after acquiring several television networks.
3
In feudal times, a lord who held land directly from the king in exchange for military service.
The baron pledged his loyalty to the king and provided soldiers for the royal army.