Synonyms for

Principals

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

Definition

Principals are people who are in charge of schools or organizations.

Synonyms & similar words

head lead principal corpus schoolprincipal dealer principalsum star headteacher director headmaster headmistress head administrator executive manager boss leader chief superintendent overseer supervisor governor controller president chairman CEO exec

Synonyms by register

Formal

heads directors supervisors chiefs

Informal

bosses leaders bigwigs

Literary

chieftains patriarchs

Antonyms

subordinates followers assistants agents employees minor secondary

Common collocations

  • school principal
  • managing principal
  • principal investigator
  • principal dancer
  • principal component
  • principal amount
  • principal reason
  • principal office

Word family

noun principal
adjective principal

Usage note

The word 'principal' can be a noun referring to a person in charge (e.g., school principal) or a sum of money, or an adjective meaning main or most important. Be careful not to confuse it with 'principle', which is a noun meaning a fundamental truth or belief.

Example sentences

  1. The principal of the company made a big decision to invest in new technology.
  2. My school principal is very strict but fair.
  3. The principal goal of the project is to reduce waste.
  4. The principal dancer in the ballet was amazing.
  5. The principal investigator of the study presented the findings at a conference.

Quotes

  • The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students. - Solomon Ortiz
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King

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