magna carta

Mag·na Car·ta

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-nuh kahr-tuh]
- /ˈmæg nə ˈkɑr tə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-nuh kahr-tuh]
- /ˈmæg nə ˈkɑr tə/

Definitions of magna carta words

noun magna carta the “great charter” of English liberties, forced from King John by the English barons and sealed at Runnymede, June 15, 1215. 1
noun magna carta any fundamental constitution or law guaranteeing rights and liberties. 1
noun magna carta 13th-century civil rights charter 1
noun magna carta the charter granted by King John at Runnymede in 1215, recognizing the rights and privileges of the barons, church, and freemen 0
noun magna carta the great charter that King John of England was forced by the English barons to grant at Runnymede, June 15, 1215, traditionally interpreted as guaranteeing certain civil and political liberties 0

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Origin of magna carta

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin

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Parts of speech for Magna carta

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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magna carta popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

magna carta usage trend in Literature

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