Norma

¹ American

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Normae

the Rule, a small southern constellation between Lupus and Ara.

Norma ² American

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

a female given name.

Norma ³ American

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

an opera (1831) with music by Vincenzo Bellini.

Norma British

/ ˈnɔːmə /

noun

a constellation in the S hemisphere crossed by the Milky Way and lying near Scorpius and Ara

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Etymology

Origin of Norma

First recorded in 1810–15; from Latin; norm

Example Sentences

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A driver was traveling east on 8th Street around 11:45. a.m. when they lost control of the vehicle and hit four pedestrians, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Norma Eisenman.

From Los Angeles Times

Norma Kamali, the designer who originally broke out in the ’70s, sees the technology as a succession plan for the business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Often the theme is fighting for better working conditions, as in “Norma Rae.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Norma Guzman, a 66-year-old who works as an office cleaner, told AFP she can no longer afford to buy groceries monthly or weekly.

From Barron's

In preparation for the possible celebrations, the Los Angeles Police Department went on a citywide tactical alert shortly before 6 p.m., according to Los Angeles Police Officer Norma Eisenman.

From Los Angeles Times

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