diva
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Noun — A famous female singer or performer, especially in opera.
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Etymology
From Italian diva, "goddess" or celebrated female singer, from Latin dīva, the feminine form of dīvus, "divine."
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What does “diva” mean?
The word “diva” means a famous female singer or performer, especially in opera. In plain terms, a star performer — or, informally, someone who behaves like they deserve special treatment.
How do you pronounce “diva”?
“Diva” is pronounced DEE-vuh (/ˈdiː.və/ in IPA).
How do you use “diva” in a sentence?
Here is “diva” used in a sentence: “The opera diva received a standing ovation.”
What part of speech is “diva”?
“Diva” is a noun.
Where does the word “diva” come from?
The word “diva” comes from Latin. From Italian diva, "goddess" or celebrated female singer, from Latin dīva, the feminine form of dīvus, "divine.".
Is “diva” a common word?
“Diva” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “diva” have?
“Diva” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a famous female singer or performer, especially in opera.