English words starting with P

A belief in or practice of what is simple and natural, especially in art, literature, or lifestyle, often by imitating the style of early or non-Western cultures.

In a very formal and correct way, showing disapproval of anything improper or badly behaved.

The quality of being very formal, precise, and easily shocked by anything improper or rude.

The first or leading part in a duet, ensemble, or concertino.

The state of being the firstborn child in a family.

Existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval.

To spend time making small adjustments to one's hair, clothes, or appearance.

A wild plant that produces pale yellow flowers in the spring.

A plant of a genus that includes the primroses and cowslips, typically having brightly colored five-petaled flowers.

first in order, rank, or importance; foremost.

A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a king or queen.

The territory, rank, or dignity of a prince.

A young or unimportant prince.

Relating to or suitable for a prince; having the rank, dignity, or bearing of a prince.

A female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen.

most important; main

Relating to or describing a situation, problem, or relationship where one person or entity (the principal) delegates work to another (the agent), who is expected to act in the principal's best interests but may have different goals.

A country ruled by a prince.

For the most part; chiefly.

The position, duties, or period of office of a principal, especially of a school.

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

behaving in a way that is morally correct and based on strong beliefs

To produce words, numbers, or pictures on paper or other material using a machine.

Capable of being printed or suitable for printing.

Produced by applying inked type, plates, or digital processes to paper or another surface.

a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer

The component in a printer that applies ink or toner to the paper.

The process or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by pressing inked type or plates onto paper or other material.

an artist who designs and makes prints.

The art or process of making prints, especially as an artistic medium.

A page or set of pages containing information printed from a computer or other device.

A type of infectious protein particle that is believed to be the cause of certain brain diseases in humans and animals, such as BSE and CJD.

Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

A woman who is the head of a house of certain religious orders of nuns, ranking next below an abbess.

The act of deciding which tasks, problems, etc., are most important and should be dealt with first.

to treat something as more important than other things.

To have arranged or dealt with in order of importance or urgency.

the condition of being more important than something else and therefore needing to be dealt with first.

A Christian religious house or community where monks or nuns live, which is governed by a prior or prioress and is often smaller or dependent on an abbey.

To force something open or apart, especially with a lever.

A solid geometric figure whose two ends are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.

Relating to or shaped like a prism.

A building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial.

resembling or characteristic of a prison, especially in being bleak, confining, or oppressive.

A person who is kept in prison as a legal punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.

excessively prim, proper, or fussy, especially in a way that seems affected or prudish.

In its original condition; unspoiled.

the state of being alone and not watched or interrupted by other people.

Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group only; not public.

Capital invested in companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange, often involving the acquisition and restructuring of such companies.

(of a product) manufactured by one company for sale under the brand name of another company, typically a retailer.

Relating to or involving payment made directly by an individual or family, rather than by an insurance company or government program.

The legal and exclusive right to own, use, and dispose of possessions, assets, or land.

Involving both private and public sectors or interests; relating to the interaction or partnership between private entities and government.

A school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children's parents.

Relating to or involving the part of the economy that is not under direct government control, consisting of businesses and industries owned by individuals or independent companies.

a privately owned armed ship that is authorized by a government to attack and capture enemy vessels during a war.

In a private manner; not in public or involving other people.

Belonging to or controlled by a private individual or group, rather than by the state or a public body.

A lack of the basic things that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

the process of transferring a business, industry, or service from public (government) ownership to private ownership.

to transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control.

The process of transferring a business, industry, or service from public (government) ownership to private ownership.

to transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control.

To transfer a business, industry, or service from public (government) ownership to private ownership.

a person or organization that sells or transfers a state-owned company or industry to private ownership.

A common evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves, often used for garden hedges.

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

having special rights, advantages, or immunities.

(present participle) Granting a privilege or special advantage to someone or something.

Sharing in the knowledge of something private or secret

(of a meal) offered at a fixed total price, with no additional charges for individual courses.

Something valuable, such as an amount of money or a trophy, that is given to someone who wins a competition or game, or who does very good work.

Having won a prize or prizes; being of a quality that deserves or has won an award.

Extremely valuable or highly valued.

A professional boxing match for which the winner receives a prize, typically money.

A professional boxer who fights for money prizes.

A professional, especially in sports

Supporting the legal right to obtain an abortion; advocating for abortion rights.

involving both professional and amateur participants

Supporting or favoring the United States, its policies, or its interests.

Supporting or in favor of the policy or system of apartheid.

Supporting or favoring Arab people, nations, or causes.

Supporting or advocating for Black people, their rights, and their culture.

(of legal work) done without charge, especially for a client on low income.

Supporting or favoring Britain, its people, culture, or policies.

Supporting or in favor of George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, or his policies.

Supporting or favorable towards business and commercial interests, especially those of large companies.

Supporting or favoring Fidel Castro, his policies, or his government.

Supporting or favoring China, its government, or its policies.

Supporting the right of a woman to choose to have an abortion, especially as a matter of government policy or law.

A person who supports the legal right of a pregnant person to choose to have an abortion.

Supporting or in favor of former US President Bill Clinton or his policies.

Supporting or favoring communism or communist parties.

Supporting or promoting competition in business and markets.

Designed to or intended to benefit and protect the interests of consumers.

Supporting or advocating for the legalization or practice of intentionally causing death, especially in contexts such as euthanasia or capital punishment.

Supporting or advocating for democratic principles and government.

Supporting or advocating for democracy or democratic principles.

Supporting or in favor of economic or social development

Supporting or in favor of protecting the natural world from damage or pollution.

Supporting or intended to support the protection of the natural world.

Supporting or favoring the European Union or greater political and economic cooperation among European countries.

Supporting and promoting traditional family structures and values.

The sport of American football played professionally.

Supporting or advocating for the rights and acceptance of gay people

Supporting or favoring Germany or German policies, interests, or culture.

Supporting or in favor of a government, especially the one currently in power.

Supporting or designed to promote economic growth.

Supporting the right to own and use guns, especially firearms.

Supporting or in favor of immigrants or immigration policies that are welcoming to them.

Supporting or in favor of immigration.

Supporting or advocating for political independence, especially of a region or nation from a larger state.

Promoting or causing inflammation in the body.

Supporting or favoring Iran, its government, or its policies.

Supporting or favoring Iraq, its government, or its policies.

Supporting or favoring the state of Israel, its policies, or its people.

Supporting or favoring the state of Israel, its policies, or its people.

Supporting the rights, interests, and welfare of workers, especially as represented by labor unions.

Having the standard or quality of a professional; very advanced or expert.