Synonyms of 'principal'
adjective
highest
controlling
strongest
most important
Opposites
noun
headmaster or headmistress
master or mistress
4 capitalDictionary, money, assetsUse the higher premiums to pay the interest and principal on the debt.
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baas (South Africa)
a South African word for a boss: often used by Black or Coloured people addressing a White manager or overseer
The word 'baas' is now regarded as an expression of servility.
cardinal
A cardinal rule or quality is the one that is considered to be the most important.
As a salesman, your cardinal rule is to do everything you can to satisfy the customer.
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Dictionary definition
Principal means first in order of importance.