principaltarget
nounUK /ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈtɑːɡɪt/
US /ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
The main thing someone is trying to hit or reach.
The principal target of the game is the big red balloon.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important person or group that an attack or plan is aimed at.
The principal target of the campaign was the old factory.
3. The main thing a lesson or activity is meant to teach.
The principal target of the lesson was learning to add.
4. The biggest or most noticeable thing someone wants to change.
The principal target for the cleanup was the park.