prince

Definition

  • noun: a male member of a royal family
  • noun: the ruler of a 'principality' or state
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: monarch

Examples

  • He is a 'prince' among men. [=he is a very good man]

  • She was still waiting to meet her 'Prince Charming'.

  • He's been heralded as the 'crown prince' of jazz.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why not? Simba, Simba; I'm only looking out for the well-being of my favorite nephew. Yeah, right; I'm your only nephew. All the more reason for me to be protective... An elephant graveyard is no place for a young prince... Oops! An elephant what? Whoa! Oh dear, I've said too much... (..)
    1994 The Lion King