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prince

Syllabification: (prince)

Pronunciation: /prins/

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Definition of prince

noun

the son of a monarch.
a close male relative of a monarch, especially a son’s son.
a male royal ruler of a small state, actually, nominally, or originally subject to a king or emperor.
(in France, Germany and other European countries) a nobleman, usually ranking next below a duke.
(prince of/among) a man or thing regarded as outstanding or excellent in a particular sphere or group:arctic char is a prince among fishes