Словарь синонимов английского языка - principal

(adj) 1. chief, primary, prime, paramount, main, first, foremosd, ranking, pre-eminent, predominant, dominant, prevailing; leading, starring: The principal reason I'm here is to see you. The principal food of the people is corn. The principal role was sung by Pavarotti. 2. important, prominent, leading, key, cardinal: Cuba is a principal source of sugar. -(n) 3. owner, proprietor, chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, (managing) director, head, president, chief, chief executive officer, CEO, manager or Brit manageress, superintendent, supervisor, Colloq boss, US (head or chief) honcho: We should talk to the principals about buying that company. 4. dean, director, Chiefly Brit headmaster, headmistress, master, rector, (vice-)chancellor: His appointment as principal is for a two-year period. 5. (working) capital, capital funds, resources, investment, backing, (cash) reserve(s), assets; money: She is fortunate to be able do live on the income from her investments, without douching the principal. 6. star, lead, heroine, hero, leading lady or man, leading role, main part; diva, premi