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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Russia's state-run TV showed what it said was one of the injured students, identifying her as Diana Shovkun, aged 19.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
People danced along to Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out” and kept cool with rainbow fans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The NGO is hoping to plant 36 hectares of coral by 2030, which scientific director Diana Tarazona calls reviving "underwater cities."
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Diana Zuckerman, the founder and president of the National Center for Health Research, has worked in health policy research and advocacy in Washington, D.C., for more than forty years.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
“You are quite right, I am sure,” said Diana.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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