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princeps

/ˈprɪn.sɛps/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.16 in modern English

Syllables
prin-ceps
IPA
/ˈprɪn.sɛps/
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.

noun

One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.

noun

The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.

Inflected Forms

principes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

prince principate principicide

Synonyms

First Citizen

Questions

How do you pronounce princeps?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈprɪn.sɛps/.
What does princeps mean?
The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
Where does princeps come from?
Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.

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