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- [bar-uh-nit, bar-uh-net]
- /ˈbær ə nɪt, ˌbær əˈnɛt/
- /ˈbær.ən.et/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh-nit, bar-uh-net]
- /ˈbær ə nɪt, ˌbær əˈnɛt/
Definitions of baronet word
- countable noun baronet A baronet is a man who has been made a knight. When a baronet dies, the title is passed on to his son. 3
- noun baronet (in Britain) a commoner who holds the lowest hereditary title of honour, ranking below a baron 3
- noun baronet a man holding the lowest hereditary British title, below a baron but above a knight: a baronet is addressed as “Sir,” and may add “Bart.” to his name, as Sir John Doe, Bart. 3
- noun baronet this title 3
- noun baronet a member of a British hereditary order of honor, ranking below the barons and made up of commoners, designated by Sir before the name and Baronet, usually abbreviated Bart., after: Sir John Smith, Bart. 1
- noun baronet A member of the lowest hereditary titled British order, with the status of a commoner but able to use the prefix “ Sir. ”. 1
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Origin of baronet
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at baron, -et
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Parts of speech for Baronet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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baronet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baronet
noun baronet
- aristocrat — An aristocrat is someone whose family has a high social rank, especially someone who has a title.
- patrician — a person of noble or high rank; aristocrat.
- count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- baron — A baron is a man who is a member of the lowest rank of the nobility.
Antonyms for baronet
noun baronet
- commoner — In countries which have a nobility, commoners are the people who are not members of the nobility.
Top questions with baronet
- what is a baronet?
- how to become a baronet?
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- how to address a baronet?
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