Simple meaning
What does Principal mean?
A principal is a school leader.
Dictionary definition
Principal means the leader of a school.
Example sentences
Principal in a sentence
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In class, we learned what principal means.
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The teacher used principal in a sentence so we could see its exact meaning.
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During writing practice, choosing principal instead of a confusing look-alike made the sentence clearer.
Synonyms
Words like Principal
headteacherClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
administratorClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
school leaderClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
studentHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
pupilHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Principal word family
Base word
principal
noun
principal
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does principal mean?
Principal means a principal is a school leader.
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