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Definition of baroness

baroness

/ˈbær.ə.nɪs/
bar · on · ess
Plural:baronesses
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Adjective:baronial
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• noun

1

A woman who holds the noble rank or title of baron in her own right, or who is the wife or widow of a baron.

Example

"The baroness opened parts of her family's historic estate to the public for educational tours."

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• Nearby Words

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baron
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barony
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French baronesse, from Medieval Latin baronissa, formed from baro ('baron, free man') and the feminine suffix -issa.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baroness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baroness
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