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Principal (Noun)

Meaning 1

An actor who plays a principal role.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Lead
  • Star

Hypernyms

  • Player
  • Thespian
  • Actor
  • Role Player

Hyponyms

  • Film Star
  • Idol
  • Television Star
  • Co-star

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Dealer

Hypernyms

  • Moneyman

Meaning 3

The educator who has executive authority for a school; "she sent unruly pupils to see the principal".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • School Principal
  • Head Teacher
  • Head

Hypernyms

  • Pedagog
  • Pedagogue

Hyponyms

  • Master
  • Schoolmaster

Related Words

  • Principalship (noun)

Meaning 4

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

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Offender

Hyponyms

  • Malefactor
  • Outlaw
  • Crook
  • Felon

Meaning 5

The original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Meaning 6

Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Synonyms

  • Principal Sum
  • Corpus
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