Baronet

/ˈbærənət/
noun

A man who is a member of the British honorary title lower than baron but higher than knight.

The baronet inherited a large portion of his father's land.
Visual representation of "baronet" - A man who is a member of the British honorary title lower than baron but higher than knight.

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  • inherit a baronet
  • become a baronet

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noun

A man who is a member of the British honorary title lower than baron but higher than knight.

The baronet inherited a large portion of his father's land.
Visual representation of "baronet" - A man who is a member of the British honorary title lower than baron but higher than knight.

Often appears as...

  • inherit a baronet
  • become a baronet

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Hereditary Title

A baronetcy is passed down through family lines, typically from father to son.

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After his father passed away, he became the new baronet.
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Not Nobility

Although respected, a baronet is not considered noble like dukes or earls.

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Despite his wealth, the baronet was not seated with the nobles.
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Sir Prefix

Baronets are addressed with the title 'Sir' followed by their first name.

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The townspeople referred to him respectfully as Sir John.
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Hereditary Title

A baronetcy is passed down through family lines, typically from father to son.

Illustration for Hereditary Title
After his father passed away, he became the new baronet.
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Not Nobility

Although respected, a baronet is not considered noble like dukes or earls.

Illustration for Not Nobility
Despite his wealth, the baronet was not seated with the nobles.
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Sir Prefix

Baronets are addressed with the title 'Sir' followed by their first name.

Illustration for Sir Prefix
The townspeople referred to him respectfully as Sir John.
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Hereditary Title

A baronetcy is passed down through family lines, typically from father to son.

Illustration for Hereditary Title
After his father passed away, he became the new baronet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Nobility

Although respected, a baronet is not considered noble like dukes or earls.

Illustration for Not Nobility
Despite his wealth, the baronet was not seated with the nobles.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sir Prefix

Baronets are addressed with the title 'Sir' followed by their first name.

Illustration for Sir Prefix
The townspeople referred to him respectfully as Sir John.
Visual representation of the word "Baronet"

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Quote examples

Kit Harington

English Actor

My parents didn't have a lot of money when I was growing up. We were comfortable, but I didn't go to Oxbridge, and yet every American interviewer I get says to me, 'You're related to Charles II! Your grandfather was a baronet!' And it's infuriating, because that is a part of my history, but you're trying to turn me into a posh boy, and I'm not.
Portrait of Kit Harington

Quote examples

Kit Harington

English Actor

My parents didn't have a lot of money when I was growing up. We were comfortable, but I didn't go to Oxbridge, and yet every American interviewer I get says to me, 'You're related to Charles II! Your grandfather was a baronet!' And it's infuriating, because that is a part of my history, but you're trying to turn me into a posh boy, and I'm not.
Portrait of Kit Harington
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