Meaning of the word "prima ballerina" in English

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prima ballerina

US /ˌpriː.mə bæl.əˈriː.nə/
UK /ˌpriː.mə bæl.əˈriː.nə/
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Noun

1.

the principal female dancer in a ballet company

Example:
She dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina and dancing on the world's biggest stages.
The audience gave the prima ballerina a standing ovation for her breathtaking performance.
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