Madonna
[ muh-don-uh ]
/ məˈdɒn ə /
noun
the Virgin Mary (usually preceded by the).
a picture or statue representing the Virgin Mary.
(lowercase) Archaic.
an Italian title of formal address to a woman.
Origin of Madonna
1575–85; < Italian: my lady
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British Dictionary definitions for madonna (1 of 2)
Madonna
1
/ (məˈdɒnə) /
noun
mainly RC Church
a designation of the Virgin Mary
(sometimes not capital)
a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary
Word Origin for Madonna
C16: Italian, from
ma my +
donna lady
British Dictionary definitions for madonna (2 of 2)
Madonna
2
/ (məˈdɒnə) /
noun
full name Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. born 1958, US rock singer and film actress. Her records include "Like a Virgin" (1985), "Like a Prayer" (1989), Ray of Light (1998), Music (2000), and MDNA (2012). Her films include Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) and Evita (1996)
Cultural definitions for madonna (1 of 2)
Madonna
A work of art depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus, especially one that shows her holding the infant Jesus; also a term for Mary herself. Madonna is Italian for “my lady.”
Cultural definitions for madonna (2 of 2)
Madonna
An American pop singer known for her many incarnations, ranging from an early “Material Girl” to a movie star (Evita) to a mother and wife. Many consider Madonna a promotional genius for her ability to reinvent herself.