magnum opus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- magnum opus noun The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
Senses
magnum opus is used for these senses in English:
- magnum opus The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.
magnum opus — full definition
- noun The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
- noun Any large and demanding undertaking that represents someone's finest effort.