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baron

[/ˈbærən/]
nounmasculinepl: barons
barão
1. A member of the nobility; a man of rank in the feudal system, typically ruling a barony
The baron owned vast lands in the countryside.
O barão possuía vastas terras na zona rural.
2. A powerful businessman or industrial magnate
He became a shipping baron through hard work and determination.
Ele se tornou um barão do transporte marítimo através do trabalho árduo e determinação.
3. A cut of beef comprising both sides of the loin
The chef prepared a baron of beef for the feast.
O chef preparou um barão de carne bovina para o banquete.
NYC Slang
big shot / kingpin (when referring to a powerful businessman)
Synonyms
noblemanpeeraristocratmagnatetycoon
Antonyms
peasantcommonerserf

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barão
Standard usage for nobility or business magnate
Portugal
barão
Standard usage, also used in historical and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

robber baron - barão ladrão (unscrupulous businessman)
press baron - magnata da imprensa (powerful newspaper owner)
drug baron - barão da droga (major drug trafficker)
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