principals

Definitions

The persons for whom another acts as an agent or representative.

The persons in charge of an organization, institution, or group, such as the head of a school.

The original sums of money invested or lent, excluding interest.

Examples

The principals of the three local high schools met to discuss the new district-wide curriculum.

The principals involved in the merger reached an agreement after several hours of intense negotiation.

Synonyms

chiefs heads leaders directors administrators key figures main participants

Antonyms

subordinates assistants followers employees secondary figures underlings junior staff