Englishmagna cum laude /ˌmaɡnə ˌko͝om ˈloudā, , ˌmæɡnə ˌkʊm ˈlaʊdeɪ 
, ˌmaɡnə kəm ˈloudē, , ˌmæɡnə kəm ˈlaʊdi , ˌmaɡnə ˌko͝om ˈloudə, ˌmæɡnə ˌkʊm ˈlaʊdə / North American
▸ adverb with great distinction (with reference to college degrees and diplomas):
he graduated magna cum laude in mathematics from Berkeley.
▸ adjective denoting or holding a college degree achieved with great distinction:
he is a 1979 magna cum laude graduate in classical languages and literatures.
– ORIGIN Latin, literally ‘with great praise’.