Baronet Meaning in English
word
ˈbɛɹənət/, /ˌbɛɹəˈnɛt
BAIR-uh-nuht, bair-uh-NET
bˈæɹənˌɛt
BAR-uh-NET
Definition
A baronet is a man who has a hereditary title below a baron but above most other knights in Britain, passing from father to son.
Usage & Nuances
'Baronet' is a British hereditary title, always used for men. Written as 'Sir' before the first name. Not a peerage; a baronet is not a member of the House of Lords. Rare in everyday conversation—mainly seen in history or literature.
Spanish: baronetPortuguese (BR): baronetePortuguese (PT): baroneteChinese (Simplified): 从男爵Chinese (Traditional): 從男爵Hindi: बारोनेटArabic: بارونيتBengali: ব্যারনেটRussian: баронетJapanese: バロネットVietnamese: nam tước (baronet)Korean: 바로닛Turkish: baronet - baronet unvanıUrdu: بارونیٹIndonesian: baronet
Example Sentences
The king made him a baronet for his service.
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A baronet is always addressed as 'Sir'.
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The baronet title is passed from father to son.
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He grew up in a wealthy family, and his father was a baronet.
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Many classic novels mention a baronet as a character.
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After his father's death, he inherited the baronet title and the family estate.
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