magna cum laude
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adverb or adjective
mag·na cum lau·de
\ˈmäg-nə-(ˌ)ku̇m-ˈlau̇-də, -ˈlau̇-dē; ˈmag-nə-ˌkəm-ˈlȯ-dē\
Definition of magna cum laude
: with great distinction (see distinction 5b) graduated magna cum laude — compare cum laude, summa cum laude
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Origin and Etymology of magna cum laude
Latin
First Known Use: 1856
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MAGNA CUM LAUDE Defined for English Language Learners
magna cum laude
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adverb
Definition of magna cum laude for English Language Learners
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: with great honor
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