magdalene
/ˈmæɡdəˌlin/
noun
- A woman who has reformed from a life of sin or prostitution; also used as a reference to Mary Magdalene from the Bible.
- She was often called a magdalene after turning her life around.
- The church's outreach program was named after the magdalene to symbolize forgiveness.
- In the painting, the magdalene is shown weeping at the tomb.
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