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madonna

/məˈdɒn.ə/

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noun

/məˈdɒn.ə/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к Деве Марии, матери Иисуса, которая особо почитается католиками.

A proper noun referring to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is especially honored by Roman Catholics.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. The Virgin MaryB2formal

    The mother of Jesus Christ, especially venerated in Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian traditions.

    ruДева Мария

    • The Madonna is often depicted with the infant Jesus in Renaissance art.
    • Pilgrims travel to Lourdes to honor the Madonna.
    • Many churches have a special chapel dedicated to the Madonna.

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  2. Pop singer MadonnaB1informal

    An American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1958), known as a major pop culture icon since the 1980s.

    ruПоп-певица Мадонна

    • Madonna's album 'Like a Virgin' was a huge hit in the 1980s.
    • She is often called the 'Queen of Pop' for her influence on music and fashion.
    • Madonna's concert tours are famous for their elaborate stage productions.
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  • madonnas plural form
  • madonnas' possessive plural form
  • madonna's possessive singular form