noun
baronet
ba-ruh-NEHT
noun
1
A man holding a hereditary title that ranks below the peerage but above a knighthood.
"He inherited the title of baronet from his grandfather along with the family estate."
"Unlike a knighthood, a baronetcy passes down to the baronet's son."
How to Use Baronet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hereditary British title — higher than a knight, but not a full member of the nobility (peerage).
Common mistake
Don't confuse with baron, which is a peerage rank; a baronet is not a peer and doesn't sit in the House of Lords.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
baronets plural
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