prince

n. a male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a king or queen.

n. a male member of a royal house; specifically, the son or grandson of a reigning monarch.

“The young prince waved to the crowds from the palace balcony.”

“Following the coronation, the prince assumed several ceremonial duties to represent the crown at international diplomatic events.”

n. the male ruler of a small country or area called a principality.

n. the male sovereign or head of a principality, such as Monaco or Liechtenstein.

“The prince of the small nation signed a new trade agreement.”

“As the reigning prince, he holds significant executive powers that differ from the purely symbolic roles of other European royals.”

n. a man who is considered the best or most important person in a particular group or profession.

n. a person who is preeminent or outstanding within a specific field or social circle.

“He was known as the prince of poets during the nineteenth century.”

“The obituary described the late cellist as a prince among musicians, noting his unparalleled influence on modern classical performance.”

Literary

n. a general word for a king or male ruler in older history books.

n. a general term for a male sovereign or monarch, regardless of the specific title held.

“The old book discusses the duties a prince has toward his people.”

“Machiavelli’s political treatise examines the methods by which a prince may acquire and maintain political power in a volatile state.”

Archaic · Formal

v. to behave in a very proud or royal way, often when you do not have the right to.

v. to behave with the bearing, pride, or perceived entitlement of a prince.

“He spent the whole weekend princing it around the hotel like he owned the place.”

“After receiving his promotion, he began princing about the office, delegating even the smallest tasks to his former peers.”

Humorous · Informal