the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A petty prince; a young prince.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as princekin.
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n. a petty or insignificant prince who rules some unimportant principality
n. a young prince
Word Usage
"The son of a former Politburo member and "Long March" veteran Xi Zhongxun, Mr. Xi is a "princeling" -- the most privileged class of cadres in the Party."