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What is another word for baronesses?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɹə͡ʊnəsɪz] (IPA)

Baronesses are women who hold a noble title, but there are several synonyms that can be used to describe them. One synonym for baroness is noblewoman. This term describes a woman who has inherited or been awarded a title of nobility. Another synonym for baroness is peeress. This term is more specific and refers to a woman who holds a hereditary title in the peerage. Some other synonyms for baroness include lady, dame, and countess. Each of these terms has slightly different connotations and may be used in different contexts. Regardless of the term used, baronesses are an important part of the nobility and have played influential roles throughout history.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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"He'll begin again before long with his 'gracious baronesses,'" she thought bitterly, and felt ashamed of herself and him in anticipation.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
Generals and staff-officers, countesses and baronesses were crowded together, with the ladies of the financial world, near ministers and counsellors in this gorgeous saloon, which was the delight and admiration of the envious, and excited the tongues of the slanderous.
"Old Fritz and the New Era"
Louise Muhlbach
Earls and countesses, barons and their baronesses, were scarce there where fate had placed her, under the shadow of the bleak mountains of Muskerry.
"Castle Richmond"
Anthony Trollope

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