Meaning & use
prince
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A male member of a royal family, especially a son of a king or queen, or the ruler of a small state or principality.
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The prince greeted the crowds from the palace balcony.
In medieval times, a prince governed the small principality along the river.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively for a man considered the best or most admired in his field, as in 'a prince among salesmen.'
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