diva

The definition of a diva is a successful female singer, especially a female opera singer, or a demanding and spoiled woman.

(noun)

An example of a diva is a famous female opera singer.
An example of a diva is a spoiled woman who wants things her own way and who bosses people around.

See diva in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. divas or dive

a leading woman singer, esp. in grand opera

Origin: It < L, goddess, fem. of divus, god: see deity

See diva in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. di·vas or di·ve (-vā)

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin dīva, goddess

Origin: , feminine of dīvus, god; see dyeu- in Indo-European roots

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