Definitions

1. noun

The class of barons, or the system of baronetcies, in a country.

“The baronage of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the medieval period.”

2. noun

A group of nobles or aristocrats, especially those holding baronies or baronetcies.

“The English baronage was a powerful force in the country’s politics and society for centuries.”

3. noun

The nobility or aristocracy of a country or region, especially in a medieval or feudal context.

“The baronage of medieval Europe was characterized by a complex system of vassalage and obligations.”