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magdalen

Mag·da·lene
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mag-duh-leen, -luh n, mag-duh-lee-nee]
    • /ˈmæg dəˌlin, -lən, ˌmæg dəˈli ni/
    • /ˈmæɡ.də.lən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mag-duh-leen, -luh n, mag-duh-lee-nee]
    • /ˈmæg dəˌlin, -lən, ˌmæg dəˈli ni/

Definitions of magdalen word

  • noun magdalen the, Mary Magdalene. 1
  • noun magdalen (lowercase) a reformed prostitute. 1
  • noun magdalen Also, Magdalen [mag-duh-luh n] /ˈmæg də lən/ (Show IPA). a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “woman of Magdala.”. 1
  • noun magdalen a reformed prostitute 0
  • noun magdalen a reformatory for prostitutes 0

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Parts of speech for Magdalen

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magdalen popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for magdalen

noun magdalen

  • penitent — feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite.
  • prodigal — wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure.
  • returnee — a person who has returned, as from travels or a long absence.

Top questions with magdalen

  • where are the magdalen islands?
  • who is mary magdalen?
  • who was mary magdalen?

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