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principes

1 9.9

Senior leaders who make important decisions for a country or state

noun
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.peɪz/

Literature

: principales

In ancient Rome, the principes held great influence over political decisions.

Examples

Only the most respected principes were invited to the secret council.
The principes gathered to discuss the fate of the kingdom after the king's death.
The principes of the ancient city were revered by all.
In the past, the principes held significant power.
In ancient Rome, the principes played a crucial role in governing the Empire.
The meeting of the principes was necessary to decide on the new leader after the emperor's demise.
Throughout history, the principes have been seen as key figures in shaping societal laws.

How Powerful

sovereign

35 7.2

principes

Literature

1 9.9

ruler

163 2.1

leader

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

principes singular

principes plural

Etymology

The word principes comes from Latin princeps, meaning 'first' or 'chief', so principes were the leading people or rulers in a group. This is the same root that gives us English prince and principal, which helps explain why it means a top leader.