Meaning of the word prima in English

What does prima mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prima

US /ˈpriːmə/
UK /ˈpriːmə/

Noun

a female principal dancer in a ballet or opera company

Example:
The audience applauded wildly for the prima ballerina.
She dreamed of becoming a prima in a grand opera.