prince

prince · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The son of a monarch.

  2. 2.

    A male member of a royal family other than the king.

  3. 3.

    A male ruler of a small state.

  4. 4.

    A man who is outstanding or preeminent in a specified field.

Forms

plural: princes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Prince Charming — An idealized romantic partner.
  • •
    prince of darkness — The devil; Satan.
  • •
    crown prince — The heir to a throne.
  • •
    prince consort — The husband of a reigning queen.
  • •
    prince regent — A prince who rules in place of a monarch.

Related words

See also: king, princess, queen, royalty
Synonyms: monarch, ruler, sovereign

Etymology

From Old French prince, from Latin princeps ("first, chief, prince"), from primus ("first") + capere ("to take").