All 5 Uses of
principal
in
Ender's Game
- Like a principal.†
Chpt 4
- And he was principal of the Battle School.†
Chpt 4 *
- Valentine waited nervously outside the principal's office until Dr. Lineberry opened the door and beckoned her inside.†
Chpt 9
- Away from the recording devices that your assistant principal has placed in this room.†
Chpt 9
- As a result, she had to work hard to talk the principal out of having her essay published on the very newsnet that carried Demosthenes' column.†
Chpt 13
Definition:
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(principal) most important; or person who is most importantThe exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example:
- "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important
- "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge
- "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority
- "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts