Meaning of the word baron in English

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baron

US /ˈber.ən/
UK /ˈber.ən/
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Noun

1.

a member of the lowest order of the British nobility

Example:
Lord Smith was elevated to the peerage as Baron Smith of Westminster.
The Baron hosted a grand feast at his castle.
2.

a powerful businessman or industrialist

Example:
He was known as a shipping baron, controlling a vast fleet.
The oil barons gathered to discuss market strategies.
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