baronetage

/ˌbærəˈneɪdʒ, ˈbærəneɪtʃ, ˈbærəneɪtʃ/; /ˌbærəˈneɪdʒ/; /bɑːrənˈeɪtʃ, ˈbɑːrənɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the hereditary right to bear a baronet’s title; the rank or dignity of a baronet, or the descendants of a baronet.

“The baronetage of England is one of the oldest titles in the country.”

Synonyms

  • nobility
  • peerage

Antonyms

  • commoners
  • plebeians