prince

/praɪns/

Definitions

1. noun

a son of a king or a high-ranking member of a royal family

“The prince attended the royal wedding with his parents.”

2. noun

a high-ranking noble or a person of great social status

“He was a wealthy prince in his local community.”

3. noun

a title of respect for a young man of good birth or breeding

“The young prince was a charming and well-mannered young man.”

4. verb

to make or declare someone a prince or a member of a royal family

“The king decided to prince his younger son with a title.”

5. verb

to treat or regard someone as a prince or a high-ranking noble

“The politician was pranced as a prince of the city due to his exceptional service.”

Synonyms

  • duke
  • noble

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • peasant