principal (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

Definition

The person in charge of a school.

Examples

• The principal spoke to the parents about the new rules.

• She hopes to become a principal one day.

• The principal decided to cancel the outdoor event due to rain.

How to Use principal

principal of (prepositional phrase)

The person in charge of a school. — "The principal of the school is very strict."

Synonyms of principal

Words with a similar meaning to principal:

• head
• leader
• director
• chief

Antonyms of principal

Words with the opposite meaning to principal:

• student
• teacher

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