/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
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Meaning
The person in charge of a school or college; as an adjective, main or most important.
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Word origin
From Latin principalis, first in importance, from princeps, the first or chief person.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- princeps
- English cognates
- prince, principle
Grammar
Examples
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In American English the "principal" is the head of a school; British schools say head teacher.
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Here "principal" means the person in charge of the college.
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As an adjective, "principal" means main; do not mix it up with "principle", a rule.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: principal, construction, confession and 7 more words.