![]() The basic sense of the term is goddess, the feminine of the Latin word divus (Italian divo), someone deified after death, or Latin deus, a god. The plural of the word in English is "divas" in Italian, dive. It is derived from the Italian noun diva, a female deity. ![]() The word entered the English language in the late 19th century. Diva can also refer to a person, especially one in show business, with a reputation for being temperamental or demanding. If referring to an actress, the meaning of diva is closely related to that of prima donna. It has often been used to refer to a celebrated woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, theatre, cinema, fashion and popular music. ĭiva ( / ˈ d iː v ə/ Italian: ) is the Latin word for a goddess. ![]() American singer Mariah Carey is often described as an "ultimate diva" by the media for her musical ability as well as her demanding persona.
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