princeps — meaning in English

English meaning

• chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
• foremost adj Most important, prominent, or advanced; leading.
• prince noun A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a monarch.

Senses

princeps is used for these senses in English:

• chief Primary; principal.
• chief The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
• prince The (male) ruler or head of a principality. [from 14th c.]
• prince A male member of a royal family other than the ruler; especially (in the United Kingdom) the son or grandson of the monarch. [from 14th c.]

chief — full definition

1. noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
2. adj Most important; primary.

foremost — full definition

1. adj Most important, prominent, or advanced; leading.
2. adv First in order of importance.

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