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   Prin·ci·pal

   /ˈprinsəp(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. first in order of importance; main: "the country's principal cities"
   • 2. (of money) denoting an original sum invested or lent: "the principal amount of your investment"

   noun

   • 1. the person with the highest authority or most important position in an organization, institution, or group: "a design consultancy whose principal is based in San Francisco" Similar bosschiefchief executive (officer)CEOchairmanchairwomanmanaging directorMDpresidentdirectormanageremployerheadleaderrulercontrollerinformal:head honchogaffergovernorguv'nor
   • ▪ the head of a school, college, or other educational institution: "I was appointed principal of the new school" Similar head teacherheadheadmasterheadmistressdirectordeanrectorwardenchancellorvice chancellorpresidentprovostgovernorinformal:prexyprex
   • ▪ the leading performer in a concert, play, ballet, or opera: "the singing style of the principals" Similar leading actor/actressleading player/performerleading man/ladyleadstarprotagonistheroheroineleading roletitle roleprima donnadivaprima ballerina
   • ▪ the leading player in each section of an orchestra: "he had been an outstanding principal in the orchestra"
   • 2. a sum of money lent or invested, on which interest is paid: "the winners are paid from the interest without even touching the principal" Similar capital sumcapitalcapital fundsworking capitalfinancial resourcesmoneydebtloan
   • 3. a person for whom another acts as an agent or representative: "stockbrokers in Tokyo act as agents rather than as principals"
   • 4. the person directly responsible for a crime.
   • ▪ each of the combatants in a duel. historical
   • 5. a main rafter supporting purlins.
   • 6. an organ stop sounding a main register of open flue pipes typically an octave above the diapason: "all the principals are on one manual"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin principalis ‘first, original’, from princeps, princip- ‘first, chief’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. principalship noun

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPRINCIPAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · 1. first in importance, rank, value, etc; chief. 2. denoting or relating to capital or property as opposed to interest, etc. noun. 3. a person who is first in importance or directs some event, action, organization, etc. 4. (in Britain) a civil servant of an executive grade who is in charge of a section.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › principal_2principal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of principal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › principal_adjprincipal, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more ...

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   What does the word principal mean? There are 41 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word principal, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. principal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › principalPRINCIPAL - 57 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Or, go to the definition of principal. What is their principal complaint?. Synonyms. chief. leading. foremost. most important. supreme. superior. capital. main. preeminent. dominant. prominent. predominant. outstanding. major. controlling. most considerable. cardinal. primary. prime. first. fundamental. essential. basic. greatest. ultimate.

6. thewordcounter.com › meaning-of-principalWhat Does Principal Mean? | The Word Counter

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   May 10, 2022 · According to Dictionary, the definition of principal is an adjective meaning highest in rank or importance. Therefore, something principal is chief or foremost. Principal can also refer to the main amount of money in a loan, also known as the capital sum.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › principalPRINCIPAL | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   adjective. uk / ˈprɪnsɪpəl/ Add to word list. B1. main, or most important: Her principal reason for moving is to be nearer to her mother. principally. adverb. The magazine is aimed principally at women. principal. noun. uk / ˈprɪnsɪpəl/ the person in charge of a school or college.

8. www.careerexplorer.com › careers › school-principalWhat does a school principal do? - CareerExplorer

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   A school principal serves as the educational leader and administrative head of a school. Principals are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school, including managing staff, implementing educational policies, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.