prince

noun \ˈprin(t)s\

: a male member of a royal family; especially : the son or grandson of a king or queen

: a male ruler or monarch in some countries

: a man who is the best in his class, profession, etc.

Full Definition of PRINCE

a : monarch, king

b : the ruler of a principality or state

: a male member of a royal family; especially : a son of the sovereign

: a nobleman of varying rank and status

: one likened to a prince; especially : a man of high rank or of high standing in his class or profession

— prince·ship \ˈprin(t)s-ˌship\ noun

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Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin princip-, princeps leader, initiator, from primus first + capere to take — more at heave

First Known Use: 13th century

Synonyms: baron, captain, czar (also tsar or tzar), king, lion, lord, mogul, monarch, Napoleon, magnate, tycoon

PRINCE Defined for Kids

noun \ˈprins\

: monarch 1

: the son of a monarch

: a nobleman of very high or the highest rank

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