The truth is, the inhabitants of that languid and luxurious city wanted some little variety; and the minister ... supported a favourite actress in the range of first-rate characters in the Opera—supported her against the united musical opinion of Naples. One night she sang worse than ever; and the next morning half the city rose up, demanding liberty and a new prima donna.

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(derogatory) A person who considers himself or herself much more important than others, has high expectations of others and becomes angry when his or her standards or demands are not met.

I've had enough of watching scenes / With schizophrenic, egocentric, paranoiac, prima-donnas

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prima donnas

（ plural ）

prime donne

（ plural ）

primae donnae

（ nonstandard plural ）

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