principality

[ prin-suh-pal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural prin·ci·pal·i·ties.

1. a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire.
2. the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power.
3. the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state.
4. the Principality, British. Wales.
5. principalities, Theology.
   1. an order of angels. Compare angel ( def 1 ).
   2. supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephesians 6:12.
6. Obsolete. preeminence.

principality

/ ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ /

noun

1. 1. a territory ruled by a prince
   2. a territory from which a prince draws his title
2. the dignity or authority of a prince

Word History and Origins

Origin of principality¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English principalite, from Old French, from Late Latin prīncipālitās “first place, superiority” ( Medieval Latin: “authority or territory of a prince”). See principal, -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of principality¹

C14 (in the sense: pre-eminence): via Old French from Latin principālis principal

Example Sentences

Wales are playing three games, all at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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Plaid Cymru wanted to use the event at the Principality Stadium to look ahead to the 2026 Senedd election, portraying itself as a government in waiting.

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During his speech at the Principality Stadium later on Friday, ap Iorwerth will tell party members that a Plaid Cymru government in Wales would "break the cycle of short-term thinking which short-changes Wales".

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They'll also be playing two nights at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, and another two at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

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"Oasis are back! and it kicks off here! See you in July," the Principality Stadium said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Related Words

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