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It is also the historic generic term for the aristocracy; as in "[[King John]] met the barons at [[Runnymede]]...."  
 
It is also the historic generic term for the aristocracy; as in "[[King John]] met the barons at [[Runnymede]]...."  
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A baron is also "a very wealthy or powerful businessman" such as "an oil baron". <ref>[http://www.visualthesaurus.com/ Visual Thesaurus]</ref>
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Revision as of 15:18, October 12, 2008

Baron is a title of nobility. It is the lowest rank in the English nobility, below Viscounts.

It is also the historic generic term for the aristocracy; as in "King John met the barons at Runnymede...."

A baron is also "a very wealthy or powerful businessman" such as "an oil baron". [1]

References