princeps
- noun
- /ˈprɪnˌkɛps/
- Archaic
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princeps
- Augustus was honored as the first princeps of the Roman Empire.
Examples
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The title of princeps signified supreme authority in ancient Rome.
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In ancient Rome, the princeps held significant power.
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Historians often debate how much power the princeps truly held.
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The princeps of Rome was highly respected.
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Augustus was honored as the first princeps of the Roman Empire.
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The title of princeps signified supreme authority in ancient Rome.
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In ancient Rome, the princeps was considered the chief citizen and held significant influence.
Synonyms
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A person who leads a group or community
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A top official who commands or manages in ancient institutions
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An old title given to a Roman general after victory
A military commander in ancient Rome who led the army
Compounds
- Specialized
A small animal like a rabbit that lives in rocky mountains of western North America
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Etymology
Princeps comes from the Latin parts primus ('first') and caput ('head'), the same root behind English words like prince and principal. In ancient Rome it was the title for the leading citizen, so princeps means the top or first person in rank.