Mary Magdalene

noun

1. 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.

Mary Magdalene

noun

1. 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

Mary Magdalene

1. 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.

Notes

According to the Gospel of Luke , Mary Magdalene is also identified with the repentant prostitute who anointed the feet of Jesus.