Princeling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Princeling is a noun meaning A minor or less important prince.
Meaning
A minor or less important prince.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) A descendant of some prominent and influential senior communist official in the People's Republic of China.
Example Sentences
Speaking of the guest list, though, it is most disappointing to find some of the third tier European princelings unable to hide their bitterness at being NFI.
Spices reached Europe after being carried over the Asiatic caravan routes by the Radanite merchants, to be re-distributed among traders and apothecaries, pilgrims and princelings.
Word Forms
- princelings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include princekin, princelet, prince, minor, infante, puny.
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