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principal

/prɪŋkɪpl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does principal mean?

noun, verb

The principal is the most important person or thing in a particular situation. As a verb, to make something the principal or most important.

Example

"The principal of the school was proud of the students' achievements."

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