magna cum laude
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mag·na cum lau·de

adverb or adjective \ˈmäg-nə-(ˌ)km-ˈla-də, -ˈla-dē; ˈmag-nə-ˌkəm-ˈl-dē\

Definition of MAGNA CUM LAUDE

: with great distinction <graduated magna cum laude> — compare cum laude, summa cum laude

Origin of MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Latin
First Known Use: 1900

Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis

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