princeling
[prins-ling]
Origin of princeling
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Contemporary Examples
Mr. Xi is a princeling, while Mr. Hu is a technocrat, although Mr. Xi has been successful at bridging the divide.
An Oxford student magazine article said the Chinese princeling had a “strained relationship with books.”
Given his parentage, Ai is considered a "princeling," a member of the political elite.
Historical Examples
A boy—a princeling—was with the prince, and he also was a radiant exhibition.
Following the Equator, CompleteMark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
And then, as usual, he dreamed that he was a princeling himself.
The Prince and The Pauper, CompleteMark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
He was a spy in a house which sheltered a princeling who might yet force Europe into war.
The Secret of the Silver CarWyndham Martyn
And then, as usual, he dreamed that HE was a princeling himself.
The Prince and The Pauper, Part 1.Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Say duke if you must, but spare Almas feelings on the princeling.
The Girl Scouts at Rocky LedgeLilian Garis
princeling
- Also called: princekin a young prince
- Also called: princelet the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince
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Word Origin and History for princeling
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