Diva
[ˈdiːvə]Meaning
from Latin dea, a goddess; an honorific for a celebrated woman of outstanding talent
Background Story
Diva is the Latin word for a goddess, and it has often been used as an honorific for a celebrated woman of outstanding talent in opera, theatre, cinema, fashion and popular music. When it refers to an actress, its meaning is closely related to that of prima donna. It can also refer to a person, especially one in show business, with a reputation for being temperamental or demanding, and its application has broadened beyond the performing arts to celebrated political and business figures.
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