donna
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈdɑːnə/
- Formal
Examples
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Presenting the new Donna Balbano.
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Journal Editor Donna Brennan selected one image from each member for these pages.
Academic text (2007) -
Text and photographs by Jim Phillips, Ivan Semeniuk, and Donna B. Smith.
Academic text (2001) -
At that time, Mike's parents, Wally and Donna Walsh, were managing a nursing home called the Snohomish Chalet.
Academic text (2002) -
Student intern Donna Ota examines papayas for larvae that may not have pupated yet.
Academic text (2001) -
In the formal gathering, everyone addressed her as Donna, which signified her rank in society.
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During the historical reenactment, the actress played the role of Donna, a noblewoman from the Renaissance.
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At the gala, Donna was honored for her contributions to the arts and community.
Synonyms
30
6.9
A woman given an official title for important public service
1
7.7
A word used before the name of a married woman in Italy like Mrs
Compounds
- Offensive
9
7.8
A person who acts proud, gets easily upset, and demands special treatment
Surface Forms
Etymology
Donna comes from the Italian word for 'woman' and before that from the Latin domina, which meant 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of madonna ('my lady') or madam, so donna is used as a respectful title for an Italian woman.