What is the meaning of Princeps?

Title of the Roman emperor during the principate.

One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.

The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.

princeps; Roman emperor

first, foremost

chief, distinguished

a leader, first man or woman, head

a principal person

an author, originator, founder

a chief, director

a prince, sovereign

company or division of the second line of soldiers

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