This is the 8736th most frequent German word.
kronprinz
"Crown prince" (the heir to the throne).
In this context, 'Kronprinz' refers to the title of the heir apparent to the throne.
Der Kronprinz besuchte gestern die Hauptstadt.
The crown prince visited the capital city yesterday.
Here, 'Kronprinz' is used metaphorically to describe someone acting with assumed prestige or authority.
Während der Diskussion nahm er die Haltung eines Kronprinzen ein.
During the discussion, he adopted the attitude of a crown prince.
In this example, 'Kronprinz' refers to a historical figure who previously held the title of crown prince.