🇬🇧🇨🇳 principal - 校长 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "principal" ("校长"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
The principal is the leader of the whole school—the grown‑up who is the boss of the teachers, helps students, makes big decisions, and keeps the school safe and running smoothly.
When the Wi‑Fi stopped working, the principal made the scariest announcement ever: “We may have to use actual books.”
I knew the principal was serious when he used all three of my names, including the one only my grandma uses.
The principal walked into the cafeteria, saw the spaghetti on the floor, and whispered, “This is why we can’t have nice things.”
When we had a snow day, the principal sent an email with 47 exclamation points, so we knew he was just as excited as we were.
The word “principal” in school comes from “principal teacher,” meaning the main or most important teacher in charge of everyone.
A child lost a ribbon and cried by the gate. The principal left a meeting and found the child. A teacher waved, calling the principal over. The principal sat, checked the child's hand, tied the ribbon, and told a quick joke. Students watched. The principal smiled, the child laughed. The principal nodded, and the class clapped.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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