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prince

 

[ prɪns ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

royalty

A male member of a royal family, especially a son of a king or queen.

Synonyms

crown prince, heir, royal descendant

Examples of usage

  • The prince was next in line to the throne.
  • The young prince was known for his charitable work.
Context #2 | Noun

fairy tale

A handsome and charming man, often depicted in fairy tales as rescuing the princess.

Synonyms

hero, knight in shining armor, savior

Examples of usage

  • The prince rode in on his white horse to save the princess.
  • In the fairy tale, the prince broke the curse with a true love's kiss.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To behave like a prince; to be courteous and charming.

Synonyms

act like a gentleman, behave gallantly, show courtesy

Examples of usage

  • He always prince around, holding doors open for everyone.
  • She prince her way through the party, greeting each guest warmly.

Translations

Translations of the word "prince" in other languages:

🇵🇹 príncipe

🇮🇳 राजकुमार

🇩🇪 Prinz

🇮🇩 pangeran

🇺🇦 принц

🇵🇱 książę

🇯🇵 王子 (おうじ)

🇫🇷 prince

🇪🇸 príncipe

🇹🇷 prens

🇰🇷 왕자 (wangja)

🇸🇦 أمير (amīr)

🇨🇿 princ

🇸🇰 princ

🇨🇳 王子 (wángzǐ)

🇸🇮 princ

🇮🇸 prins

🇰🇿 ханзада

🇬🇪 პრინცი (princi)

🇦🇿 şahzadə

🇲🇽 príncipe

Etymology

The word 'prince' originated from the Old French word 'prince' which meant 'leader, sovereign'. It has been used in English since the 12th century to refer to a male member of a royal family. Princes have historically played important roles in monarchy, often serving as heirs to the throne or diplomatic representatives. In fairy tales, princes are often portrayed as heroic figures who rescue damsels in distress. The concept of a prince has been romanticized in literature and popular culture, symbolizing qualities such as nobility, charm, and bravery.

See also: princess.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,204, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.