Prince
A royal title meaning a sovereign or ruler, from Latin princeps meaning "chief" or "foremost".
Meaning and origin
Prince derives directly from the English word for a royal title, ultimately rooted in Latin princeps, meaning chief, first, or foremost.
How to pronounce Prince
| English (US) | PRINS /prɪns/ |
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