prima
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8.2
- adjective
- /ˈpriːmə/
- Jargon
:
principal
- The director praised her as the best prima ballerina he had ever worked with in his career.
- prima facie
- prima facie case
Examples
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The caption reads, "Dancing means everything to twelve-year-old Melanie Person, who wants to become a prima ballerina."
Blog text (14) -
I wanted to be the prima ballerina.
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Allow me to congratulate the next prima ballerina.
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- Well, my life as a prima ballerina hasn't been easy.
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But de Mille wanted nothing less than to be a prima ballerina.
Academic text (1994) -
She was the prima ballerina in Swan Lake, and I was waiting outside for her with roses.
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Except I can't figure out whether I wanna be a concert pianist or a prima ballerina.
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Or she's Boston Ballet's youngest ever prima ballerina.
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She was the prima ballerina in the production, captivating the audience with her performance.
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After years of training, she finally secured the role of prima ballerina in the leading dance company.
Synonyms
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2.8
Most important person or thing in a situation
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3.6
Relating to the most important performer or role
Having the main role in a show or film
Most important and successful in a field
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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8.0
The main female dancer in a ballet company who often dances the lead roles
- Offensive
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7.8
A person who acts proud, gets easily upset, and demands special treatment
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prima comes from the Latin primus, which means 'first' and is like the English words prime or primary. In theatre and music, prima names the leading performer, as in prima donna, so it means the main or most important role.