Meaning of the word principals in English

What does principals mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

principals

US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəlz/
UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəlz/

Plural Noun

1.

a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning

Example:
The school teaches strong moral principals.
He lives by a strict set of principals.
2.

the head of a school or college

Example:
The school's principals met to discuss new policies.
All the high school principals attended the district meeting.