baron
Translation
baron, magnate
Examples
The king granted him the title of baron.
The king granted him the title of baron.
He was a powerful oil baron.
He was a powerful oil baron.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) oil/media/press ((baron)) a powerful person in business He was a powerful press baron.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nobleman, aristocrat, magnate, tycoon, mogul
Etymology
From Old French 'baron', from Frankish 'baro' meaning 'man, warrior'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'baron' who owns a big 'bar' or a 'barn' full of riches.