magna
word
Definition
A Latin word meaning 'great' or 'large', commonly used in academic or ceremonial phrases such as 'magna cum laude'. It can also mean important or grand.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal, academic, or ceremonial contexts, often as part of Latin phrases like 'magna cum laude'. Rarely used alone in general speech, except to reference such expressions.
Spanish: magna (latín; usado en frases académicas) - importante (muy grande, solemne)Portuguese (BR): magna (latim; usado em expressões acadêmicas) - importante (solene, grandioso)Portuguese (PT): magna (latim; usado em expressões académicas) - importante (solene, grandioso)Chinese (Simplified): magna（拉丁语词，在学术用语中使用） - 重要的（庄严的，盛大的）Chinese (Traditional): magna（拉丁語詞，於學術用語中使用）- 重要的（莊嚴的，盛大的）Hindi: magna (लैटिन शब्द; अकादमिक मुहावरों में प्रयोग) - महत्वपूर्ण (बहुत बड़ा, भव्य)Arabic: magna (لاتيني؛ يُستخدم في العبارات الأكاديمية) - مهم (عظيم، كبير)
Example Sentences
He graduated magna cum laude from the university.
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The award was given magna cum laude for outstanding achievement.
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A magna celebration was held at the hall.
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Getting magna cum laude really made her parents proud.
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This was a magna event for the whole community.
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They're planning a magna ceremony for the anniversary.
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