prince
UK: prɪns | US: prɪns
n. a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen
n. a nobleman of high rank in some European countries
n. (figurative) a man regarded as the best or most influential in a particular field
The word "prince" traces back to Latin princeps ("first citizen" or "leader"), originally used in ancient Rome for the emperor or leading senators. Over time, it evolved through Old French prince to Middle English, narrowing in meaning to denote royal lineage. The morpheme prin- reflects the idea of primacy, while -ce preserves the Latin notion of authority.
The young prince will inherit the throne after his father.
Machiavelli's The Prince explores political power and leadership.
He was regarded as the prince of jazz musicians in his era.
The prince attended the diplomatic summit on behalf of his country.
In fairy tales, the prince often rescues the princess from danger.