Meaning of the word prima-donna in English

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prima-donna

US /ˌpriː.mə ˈdɑː.nə/
UK /ˌpriː.mə ˈdɑː.nə/

Noun

1.

the most important female singer in an opera company:

Example:
She was one of the greatest prima donnas of the 20th century.
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