Magdalene

Pronunciation: /ˈmæɡdəˌliːn/

Magdalene (noun)

  1. A woman named Mary, linked in Christian tradition with the town of Magdala.
  2. A term used in older writings for a woman seen as having sinned and then repented.

Examples

  • Magdalene is remembered as Mary from Magdala.
  • People study Magdalene to learn about Mary from Magdala.