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Definition principal in British English

principal adjective

adjective
/ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l/
1

main, or most important

Example

The principal aim of the project is to provide an answer to this question.

Example

The salary is good, but that is not the principal reason I accepted the job.

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Definition principal in British English