princelet
/ˈprɪnslɪt/
noun
- A young or minor prince, especially one who rules a small territory or has little power.
- In the fairy tale, the princelet was kind but had no real authority over the neighboring lords.
- Historians often overlook the princelet who ruled the remote alpine valley.
- The princelet inherited a tiny kingdom no larger than a small town.
- A person who acts like a prince in a small or limited sphere, often in a pretentious or self-important way.
- She called him a princelet because he acted superior just because he managed a small department.
- On social media, he behaves like a princelet, demanding attention and praise from his followers.
- The local businessman fancied himself a princelet of the town, throwing lavish parties for his employees.
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