A "house peer" typically refers to a member of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK parliament. Synonyms for this term may include "lord", "peer", "noble", "aristocrat", or "baron". These individuals hold a ceremonial or political position within the government, often deciding on matters related to lawmaking or parliamentary procedure. Other related terms may include "lady", "countess", or "viscount", which refer to female members of the House of Lords, or "earl", "duke", or "marquess", which refer to higher-ranking peers. The term "house peer" specifically applies to those who have been granted a title of nobility by the British monarch.