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princeps.

The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈprɪn.sɛps//ˈprɪŋ.kɛps/
  1. The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.

    Ancient-Rome
  2. One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.

  3. The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.

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