# princeps

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈprɪn.sɛps/ · frequency rank #78,958

## Definitions
1. The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
2. One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.
3. The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/princeps