Synonyms for

Prince

Verb / prɪns / Another word for prince — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A male member of a royal family, especially a son of a king or queen.

Synonyms & similar words

heir monarch ruler king emperor sovereign lord duke earl baron sir gentleman noble aristocrat patrician regent emir princeling

Synonyms by register

Formal

sovereign monarch ruler potentate

Informal

boss king big shot main man

Literary

scion heir apparent royal son

Antonyms

peasant commoner serf subject plebeian bourgeois

Common collocations

  • young prince
  • crown prince
  • prince charming
  • prince consort
  • prince of wales
  • prince of peace
  • prince albert

Word family

noun prince
adjective princely

Usage note

While 'prince' typically refers to a male royal ruler or son of a monarch, it can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is preeminent in a particular field or group.

Example sentences

  1. The prince lived in a big castle.
  2. The prince wore a crown.
  3. The prince had a royal feast.
  4. The prince rode on his horse.
  5. The prince went to a fancy ball.

Quotes

  • The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it. - Hubert H. Humphrey
  • I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' - Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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