What does "magnificat" mean?

The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.

What is a synonym for "magnificat"?

Common synonyms include: agnus dei, alleluia, answer, anthem, antiphon, canticle.

How do you pronounce "magnificat"?

Pronounced //mæɡˈnɪfɪkæt//.

Magnificat

/mæɡˈnɪfɪkæt/ name

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The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth.

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agnus dei alleluia answer anthem antiphon canticle

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin magnificat, the first word of the Latin version of the canticle.

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