prodigal son

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Definition of prodigal son in English English dictionary

Someone who returns home from travelling, especially having repented of former extravagant behaviour

formerly rebellious son who has returned submissive and repentant (from a parable in the New Testament)

Related Terms

prodigal sons

plural form of prodigal son

Hyphenation

pro·di·gal son

Turkish pronunciation

prädîgıl sʌn

Synonyms

lost lamb, magdalen, penitent, prodigal, prodigal returned, returnee

Pronunciation

/ˈprädəgəl ˈsən/ /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl ˈsʌn/

Etymology

() With reference to .