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🎓principal

noun, adjective
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
princess principality

Meaning

the person with the highest authority or most important position; main or most important
main; primary; most important; chief

Example Sentences

The school principal addressed the students in the auditorium.

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

Example Expressions

principal and interest

Synonyms

head, leader, chief, primary, main, major
Entry 1
head, leader, chief, primary, main
Entry 2
main, primary, chief, major

Antonyms

subordinate, minor, secondary, subsidiary, lesser
Entry 1
subordinate, minor, secondary
Entry 2
secondary, minor, subsidiary, lesser

Collocations

school principal, principal amount, principal role, principal office, principal reason, principal concern, principal objective
Entry 1
school principal, principal amount, principal role, principal office
Entry 2
principal reason, principal amount, principal concern, principal objective

More Example Sentences

Who was appointed as the principal of Vasanth Academy?

The office of the principal John Smith is on the 2nd floor.

Principal John Anderson is the founder of this school and college.

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