subprincipal

[ suhb-prin-suh-puhl, suhb-prin- ]

noun

1. an assistant or deputy principal.
2. Music. (in an organ) a subbass of the open diapason class.

subprincipal

/ sʌbˈprɪnsɪpəl /

noun

1. a vice-principal in a college, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of subprincipal¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; sub- + principal