Read the dictionary definition of principal. All definitions for this word.
1. the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account
2. the educator who has executive authority for a school
1. she sent unruly pupils to see the principal
3. (criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement
4. an actor who plays a principal role
5. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
6. the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
7. most important element
1. the chief aim of living
2. the main doors were of solid glass
3. the principal rivers of America
4. the principal example
5. policemen were primary targets
6. the master bedroom
7. a master switch