Word
viscount
Phoneticsvis·count, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɪskaʊnt/
UK/vˈaɪkaʊnt/
Españolvizconde
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The viscount lives in a large house in the countryside.”
“The viscount attended the royal ceremony representing one of the oldest noble families in the region.”
“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.”
Examples
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).
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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