Principle
Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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Roots and principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roots" instead a noun "Principle".
Roots
Roots noun - The condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage.
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The Smurfette Principle: Perhaps owing to its shounen roots, there are very few female characters.
Source: Video Game / Jump Superstars -
The Smurfette Principle: True to its action Shounen roots, most series are represented by male characters, out of the 30 playable characters only 5 are female, and they are accompained by the male leads.
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