Definition of magdalen in English:

magdalen

nounˈmaɡdəlɪn

1St Mary Magdalene.
（抹大拉的）马利亚
Example sentencesExamples
- The Magdalene became France's most popular saint after the Virgin Mary.
- This shifting image of the Magdalene stabilized in the Renaissance; she became ‘Venus in sackcloth.’
1. 1.1archaic A reformed prostitute.
  〈古〉从良的妓女
  Example sentencesExamples
  As prostitute par excellence, the example of the Magdalen could be called upon to reveal the way forward for women needing to seek repentance from sexual misconduct (the theme so searingly explored in the movie of the Irish magdalens).
  The Irish magdalen asylum had its roots in the Victorian rescue movement, and many of the magdalen asylums began as lay efforts to rescue and reform prostitutes.
  Highlights of Matron Freeberger's days included visits from former and reformed Magdalens.
  The first Magdalen asylums of the 1800s were smallish ventures offering prostitutes, expectant or post-pregnancy single mothers, and ‘compromised’ girls the option of temporary refuge and moral ‘rehabilitation.’
  Should they desire to remain in the convent, after a period of probation, they are allowed to become Magdalens and eventually make the vows of the Magdalen order.
2. 1.2archaic A home for reformed prostitutes.
  〈古〉从良的妓女

Origin

Late Middle English: via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek (Maria hē) Magdalēnē '(Mary of) Magdala' (to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection; John 20:1–18), formerly identified with the sinner of Luke 7:37.

词汇	magdalen
释义	Definition of magdalen in English: magdalen nounˈmaɡdəlɪn 1St Mary Magdalene. （抹大拉的）马利亚 Example sentencesExamples The Magdalene became France's most popular saint after the Virgin Mary. This shifting image of the Magdalene stabilized in the Renaissance; she became ‘Venus in sackcloth.’ 1.1archaic A reformed prostitute. 〈古〉从良的妓女 Example sentencesExamples As prostitute par excellence, the example of the Magdalen could be called upon to reveal the way forward for women needing to seek repentance from sexual misconduct (the theme so searingly explored in the movie of the Irish magdalens). The Irish magdalen asylum had its roots in the Victorian rescue movement, and many of the magdalen asylums began as lay efforts to rescue and reform prostitutes. Highlights of Matron Freeberger's days included visits from former and reformed Magdalens. The first Magdalen asylums of the 1800s were smallish ventures offering prostitutes, expectant or post-pregnancy single mothers, and ‘compromised’ girls the option of temporary refuge and moral ‘rehabilitation.’ Should they desire to remain in the convent, after a period of probation, they are allowed to become Magdalens and eventually make the vows of the Magdalen order. 1.2archaic A home for reformed prostitutes. 〈古〉从良的妓女 Origin Late Middle English: via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek (Maria hē) Magdalēnē '(Mary of) Magdala' (to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection; John 20:1–18), formerly identified with the sinner of Luke 7:37.
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