English to English Dictionary

mafia

A secret criminal society originating in Sicily and operating chiefly in Italy and the US.

magenta

A vivid purplish-red color, one of the primary subtractive colors used in color printing.

magnetic field

A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.

magnetism

A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

magnetometer

An instrument used for measuring magnetic forces, especially the Earth's magnetism.

magnetosphere

The region of space surrounding an astronomical body in which the charged particles are manipulated or controlled by that body's magnetic field.

malfeasance

Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

malware

Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

maneuvering

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

manifesto

A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.

mano

A stone grinder used with a larger flat stone (metate) to grind corn and other grains.

marketplace

An open square or place where goods are offered for sale.