crown prince
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crown prince
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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The crown prince and Zelensky discussed strengthening air defence cooperation and joint military production, an official account of the meeting said.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The crown prince was personally involved with many projects, particularly Neom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
At its helm is Yasir Al-Rumayyan, an ally of the crown prince who is charged with overseeing much of Vision 2030, the country’s program to pivot its economy away from oil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
"There's no real contender, no crown prince within the party, so the current situation will increase internal power struggles," suggested Christine Cordsen, political analyst at public broadcaster DR.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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