noun
- a prince or princess of Spain or Portugal, especially one who is not the heir to the throne
Usage: historical; Spanish and Portuguese nobility
Examples
- The infante was given his own court at a young age.
- She was known as the Infanta Maria, daughter of the Spanish king.
- The infante’s marriage was arranged for political reasons.
- Several infantes attended the royal ceremony.
- The infante received extensive education in languages and diplomacy.