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barony

/ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/

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

Examples :

"Sir Reginald ruled his barony fairly, ensuring peace and prosperity throughout his lands within the larger Kingdom of Eldoria. "
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Related Words

Illustration listened

listened verb

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration protection

protection noun

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration intently

intently adverb

/ɪnˈtɛntli/

In an intent or focused manner.

"The student listened intently to the teacher's explanation of the math problem. "

Illustration prosperity

prosperity noun

/pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/

The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune

"After years of hard work, the family finally achieved prosperity, allowing them to buy a new home and send their children to good schools. "

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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proposed verb

/pɹəˈpəʊzd/ /pɹəˈpoʊzd/

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

"I propose going to see a film."

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

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ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "

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baronage noun

/ˈbæɹənɪdʒ/

Barons or nobles collectively

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

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baroness noun

/ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/

The wife of a baron.

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