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Meaning of Magdalene asylum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A religious prison for prostitutes and unmarried mothers, usually as a source of forced labour.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Magdalene Islands Magdalene laundry Magdalenian Magdalenite Magdaleno magdaleon

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