Princeps
/ˈprɪn.sɛps/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The title of the Roman emperor during the principate. Ancient-Rome
"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."
- 2 One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.
- 3 The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.