Peeress

usgb/ˈpɪrəs/
noun

A woman holding a title of nobility in her own right or married to a nobleman.

She was made a peeress in her own right for her commendable work in charity.
Visual representation of "peeress" - A woman holding a title of nobility in her own right or married to a nobleman.

Often appears as...

  • made a peeress
  • peeress in her own right

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Formal

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Gender Specific

The term 'peeress' is exclusively used for females in the context of British nobility.

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Upon her marriage to the earl, she became a peeress.
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Noble Ranks

'Peeress' refers to various noble ranks such as duchesses, countesses, and baronesses.

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The peeress attended the royal banquet with other members of high society.
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Hereditary or Earned

Peeresses sometimes inherit their title, but it can also be granted for special achievements.

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She didn't inherit the title; she was named a peeress after her extensive diplomatic service.
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