Mary Magdalene
noun
Mary of Magdala, whom Jesus healed of possession by devils, Luke 8:2: traditionally identified with the repentant woman whom Jesus forgave. Luke 7:37–50.
British Dictionary definitions for mary magdalene
Mary Magdalene
noun
Saint Mary Magdalene New Testament
a woman of Magdala (ˈmæɡdələ) in Galilee whom Jesus cured of evil spirits (Luke 8:2) and who is often identified with the sinful woman of Luke 7:36–50. In Christian tradition she is usually taken to have been a prostitute. Feast day: July 22
See also magdalen
Cultural definitions for mary magdalene
Mary Magdalene
[ (mag-duh-luhn, mag-duh-leen) ]
In the Gospels, a woman who became a follower of Jesus after he drove out her demons. She is also described as a woman who was present at the Crucifixion, as an attendant at his burial, and as one of the witnesses to the discovery of the empty tomb three days later.