designating a diploma or degree of higher standard than average, by 1856, Latin, literally "with great praise;" from magna (see magnate) + cum laude.
he graduated magna cum laude
a magna cum laude graduate
magistral
magistrate
maglev
magma
Magna Carta
magna cum laude
magna mater
magnanimity
magnanimous
magnate
magnesia
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