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noun
The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ancient-Rome
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Synonyms: First Citizen
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noun
One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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History
Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.
Across languages
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