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A hereditary noble title below the rank of count.
Natural examples
Der Baron empfing die Gäste im alten Schloss.
The baron welcomed the guests at the old castle.
Im Roman heiratet der Baron eine Musikerin.
In the novel, the baron marries a musician.
Ein Baron stand auf der Gästeliste des Empfangs.
A baron was listed among the reception guests.
Usage note
Baron is masculine; the feminine form is Baronin. Forms of address depend on context.
Mini-lesson: Baron
A hereditary noble title below the rank of count. Baron is masculine; the feminine form is Baronin. Forms of address depend on context.
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