principal (Meaning)

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principal (n)

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

the educator who has executive authority for a school

an actor who plays a principal role

capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account

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principal (s)

most important element

Synonyms & Antonyms of principal

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the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated, the educator who has executive authority for a school, an actor who plays a principal role, capit

star, superstar, headliner,lead, ingenue, costar,leading man, starlet, coprincipal, ingenue

extra,extra, supernumerary,supernumerary,

The principal of the school greeted each student with a warm smile as they entered the building.

As the principal investigator, she oversaw every aspect of the research project.

The principal reason for the delay in construction was the shortage of materials.

In our legal system, the principal witness plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of the trial.