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'principal' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'principal' with 14 example sentences.


principal adjective

: most important element

principal noun

: the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

: the educator who has executive authority for a school

: an actor who plays a principal role

: capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

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

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


  • The principal of our school is an American.
  • The principal livestock is sheep.
  • Self-confidence is the principal element of any great endeavor.
  • The teacher is with the school principal.
  • The principal had a dog.
  • This is one of the principal arguments against your plan.
  • The principal shook hands with each of the graduates.
  • Jamal has an appointment with the college principal.
  • Our principal wanted to admit Bob to our school.
  • The principal natural isotope of aluminium is aluminium-27.
  • The principal called and said you weren't at school today.
  • The principal feature of the conference is the buffet.
  • The principal assured me of her honesty.
  • Chicago is the principal city of the Midwest.
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