Magdalen (Noun)
Meaning
A reformed prostitute.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The church took in the magdalen and provided her with a safe haven to start anew.
- She had once walked the streets as a magdalen, but now she was a proud business owner.
- The novel told the story of a magdalen who finds redemption through her art.
- After years of living as a magdalen, she finally found the strength to leave the profession behind.
- The charity focused on rehabilitating magdalens and helping them reintegrate into society.