noun
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Also called: princekin. a young prince
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Also called: princelet. the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince
Etymology
Origin of princeling
Example Sentences
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Aster’s breakout debut, “Hereditary,” gave him an overnight pedigree as the princeling of highbrow horror films about trauma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
"Losing the ‘Helaena’s Choice’ beat did weaken the scene, but not to any great degree," Martin wrote. "There is another aspect to the removal of the young princeling, however."
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2024
But he lost out to Mr Xi, a rising star in the "princeling" faction of leaders drawn from the families of senior revolutionaries or top officials.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2023
A friend said after his death that the princeling had felt pressed to match the family fame — and was miserable about falling short.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2023
The flamboyant Lyseni princeling had not been pleased to be assigned the rear guard, but it was clear that Ser Imry trusted him no more than Stannis did.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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