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baronies

/ˈbærəˌniz/ /ˈbɛrəˌniz/

Meanings
noun
The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

Examples :

"In the medieval kingdom, the king divided his lands into baronies, each ruled by a loyal baron who collected taxes and maintained order. "
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Related Words

Illustration required

required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

Illustration collected

collected verb

/kəˈlɛktɪd/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

Illustration consulted

consulted verb

/kənˈsʌltɪd/

To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

"Before making a major decision about his career, he consulted with his mentor. "

Illustration medieval

medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Someone living in the Middle Ages.

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration usually

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

Illustration military

military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."

Illustration baronage

baronage noun

/ˈbæɹənɪdʒ/

Barons or nobles collectively

"The king relied heavily on the advice of the baronage when making important decisions about the kingdom. "

Illustration baroness

baroness noun

/ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/

The wife of a baron.

"The baroness greeted guests at the castle with her husband, the baron. "