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barony

/ˈbær.ə.ni/
bar · o · ny
Plural:baronies
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Adjective:baronial
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• noun

1

The domain, territory, or landed estate held by a baron or baroness.

Example

"The ancient castle stood at the heart of a vast feudal barony overlooking the river valley."

2

The rank, title, or dignity of a baron.

Example

"Upon the death of his uncle, he inherited the family barony and took his seat in the House of Lords."

3

Irish A historical subdivision of a county in Ireland, used principally for cadastral and genealogical records.

Example

"Genealogists traced the family's ancestral parish back to a rural barony in County Cork."

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• Nearby Words

baron
baroness
baronial
barony
baroque
barperson
barquisimeto

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French baronie, derived from baron ('freeman' or 'warrior') plus the suffix -ie denoting rank or domain.

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