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peer vs peer of the realm

peer of the realm vs peer

peer and peer of the realm both are nouns.

peer is a verb but peer of the realm is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peer Yes No Yes No
peer of the realm Yes No No No
As nouns, peer of the realm is a hyponym of peer; that is, peer of the realm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peer:
  • peer: a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage
  • peer of the realm: a peer who is entitled to sit in the House of Lords
Other hyponyms of peer include baron, duke, earl, Earl Marshal, life peer, marquess, viscount, viscountess.
peer (noun) peer of the realm (noun)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group a peer who is entitled to sit in the House of Lords
a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage
peer (verb) peer of the realm (verb)
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Difference between peer and peer of the realm

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