noun
princeps
Princeps (noun) means the title used by the Roman emperor in the early period of the empire.
noun
1
The title used by the Roman emperor in the early period of the empire.
2
A person or thing that is first, original, or leading.
3
The very first printed edition of a book.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). It is a doublet of prince and principe.
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What is the meaning of princeps?
"princeps" (noun) means the title used by the Roman emperor in the early period of the empire.
What are the different meanings of princeps?
"princeps" has 3 main meanings: 1. The title used by the Roman emperor in the early period of the empire; 2. A person or thing that is first, original, or leading; 3. The very first printed edition of a book.
