Princeps
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈprɪn.sɛps/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Princeps is a noun meaning (Ancient Rome) The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
Meaning
(Ancient Rome) The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
More Meanings
- One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.
- (printing) The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.
Example Sentences
Its special characteristics were that the princeps was not governed by any law of procedure or confined to a particular place of judgment and, moreover, had complete freedom in the composition of his consilium.
Word Forms
- principes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include primacy, prime, primogenitor, preceder, preregnant, primity.
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