Mary Magdalene

noun

Mary Mag·​da·​lene -ˈmag-də-lən How to pronounce Mary Magdalene (audio)
-ˌlēn;
-ˌmag-də-ˈlē-nē
: a woman who was healed of evil spirits by Jesus and who saw the risen Christ near his sepulchre

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Jesus Christ Superstar follows the personal relationships and struggles among Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman Empire. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025 Kate, William, 42, and kids Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, joined fellow members of the royal family for the Dec. 25 holiday at the estate in Norfolk, including taking part in the traditional walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church on the estate’s grounds. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Passion of the Christ starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene among an ensemble cast. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 On Christmas Day, King Charles III, 76, and wife Queen Camilla, 77, took part in the royal family's traditional walk for morning mass at Sandringham's St. Mary Magdalene Church. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for Mary Magdalene

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Magdalene, from Greek Magdalēnē

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mary Magdalene was before the 12th century

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“Mary Magdalene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mary%20Magdalene. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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