Diana
Americannoun
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Princess of WalesLady Diana Spencer, 1961–97, former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.
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an ancient Roman deity, virgin goddess of the moon and of hunting, and protector of women, identified by the Romans with the Greek Artemis.
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the moon personified as a goddess.
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Also Diane a female given name.
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Greek counterpart: Artemis. the virginal Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon
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title Diana, Princess of Wales, original name Lady Diana Frances Spencer . 1961–97, she married Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981; they were divorced in 1996: died in a car crash
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"I am very concerned about climate change, school violence and the situation with people who still don't have immigration status in this country," Diana Alvarez, a 38-year-old Cuban-born attorney, said in Doral, Florida.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
South Gate resident Diana Suazo has crafted altars at Hollywood Forever for the last six years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Diana Daniels was preparing for the City Commission meeting in Springfield, Ohio, an event where she was well known, even after weeks away.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
There were also comments about growing up with a sense of loss after the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
“Just where Diana said they’d be. He called the police. They’re supposed to come today.”
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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