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viscount

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈvɪskaʊnt// UK //vˈaɪkaʊnt// vis·count

n. a person who has a high social rank in certain countries, like the UK. This rank is below an earl or count but above a baron.

n. a title of nobility in the British peerage and other European systems, ranking immediately below an earl and above a baron. Often used as a formal address for the son of an earl before he inherits the main title.


SIMPLE

The viscount lives in a large house in the countryside.

CONTEXTUAL

The viscount attended the royal ceremony representing one of the oldest noble families in the region.

COMPLEX

Historical records indicate that the viscount was instrumental in negotiating the treaty, leveraging his social standing to bridge the gap between the local gentry and the crown.

Usage

When used as a title before a name, it is capitalized (e.g., Viscount Nelson).

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