Annunciation

/ənənsiˈeɪʃɪn/
/ənənsiˈeɪʃɪn/
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Definitions of Annunciation
  1. noun
    (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
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    announcement, promulgation
    a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
  2. noun
    a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
    synonyms: Annunciation Day, Lady Day, March 25
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    type of:
    quarter day
    a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
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