principal — the head of a school or educational institution
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the head of a school or educational institution
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
Korean meaning: 교장, 교장선생님
Korean pronunciation: **프린**서플
Example Sentences
- The principal caught students trying to sneak pizza into the library during exam week.
- Her principal goal was to finish the marathon without stopping for selfies.
- The bank requires monthly payments on both principal and interest.
principal
NOUN//ˈprɪnsəpəl//
the head of a school or educational institution
The school principal meets with a student in her office
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Origin
From Latin 'principalis' meaning 'first' or 'chief', derived from 'princeps' (first in rank or order), which combines 'primus' (first) and 'capere' (to take).
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“The principal caught students trying to sneak pizza into the library during exam week.”
“Her principal goal was to finish the marathon without stopping for selfies.”
“The bank requires monthly payments on both principal and interest.”
“Safety is our principal concern when designing playground equipment.”
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