principal
Translation
head teacher, headmaster, principal, capital
Examples
The school principal gave a speech.
The school principal gave a speech.
The loan has a principal of $10,000.
The loan has a principal of $10,000.
Grammar Patterns
((a principal)) A noun referring to the head of a school. The school principal gave a speech.
((the principal)) The original sum of money lent or invested. The loan has a principal of $10,000.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (school) head teacher; (finance) capital
Etymology
From Latin 'principalis' meaning 'main, chief'. The principal of a school is the 'chief' person there.
Memory Tips
Remember that the princiPAL at your school can be your PAL (friend).