princes
|prin-ces|
/ˈprɪnsɪz/
(prince)
royal male
Etymology
'prince' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'princeps', where 'princeps' meant 'first' or 'chief (first person)'.
'prince' changed from Old French 'prince' (borrowed from Latin) and Middle English 'prince', and eventually became the modern English word 'prince'.
Initially, it meant 'first (in rank) or chief', and over time it evolved into the modern meaning of a member of a royal family or a sovereign ruler.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'prince': male members of a royal family, often sons of a monarch or holders of the title 'prince'.
The princes attended the state ceremony in full regalia.
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Noun 2
rulers or sovereigns of principalities or territories; eminent or leading persons in a particular sphere (figurative use).
The princes of the region negotiated a treaty among their territories.
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