baronets
The word “baronets” has 3 syllables: bar-o-nets
It's pronounced as /ˈbær.ə.nəts/
What is synonym and antonym for baronets?
In the thesaurus, “baronets” has 37 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for baronets along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for baronets
- barons
- cavaliers
- chevaliers
- country gentlemen
- counts
- dons
- dukes
- earls
- esquires
- gentlemen
- grandees
- hidalgos
- knights
- lords
- lordships
- marchesi
- margraves
- marquesses
- marquis
- marquises
- masters
- milords
- nabobs
- nawabs
- noblemen
- peers
- princelets
- princelings
- princes
- rajas
- seigneurs
- seigniors
- sheikhs
- sheiks
- sires
- squires
- viscounts
Antonyms for baronets
- boors
- churls
- commoners
- cottars
- cotters
- fellaheen
- fellahin
- peasants
- peones
- peons
- plebeians
- plebs
- proletarians
- toilers
Meanings of baronets
- noun
- A hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.
Example Sentences
- Several baronets attended the royal gathering dressed in formal regalia.
- The king granted titles to three new baronets for their service to the crown.
- Unlike peers, baronets do not have seats in the House of Lords.
- The historical records list the names of all the baronets who served during that era.
- The baronets formed a society to preserve their shared heritage and traditions.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baronets, such as: barons, boors, cavaliers, chevaliers, churls, commoners, cottars.
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