annunciation

an·nun·ci·a·tion  (-nns-shn)

n.

1. The act of announcing.

2. An announcement; a proclamation.

3. Annunciation Christianity

a. The angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary of the Incarnation.

b. The feast celebrating this event.

c. March 25, the day on which this feast is observed.

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Annunciation [əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən]

n

(Christian Religious Writings / Bible)

the New Testament the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38)

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Also called Annunciation Day the festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Annunciation - a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland Annunciation Day, Lady Day, March 25 quarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due Mar, March - the month following February and preceding April
	2.	Annunciation - (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ Christian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
	3.	annunciation - a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence" announcement, proclamation, declaration statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" edict - a formal or authoritative proclamation promulgation - the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect

Translations

Annunciation [əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən] N → Anunciación f

Annunciation [əˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃ^ən] n → Annonciation f

Annunciation

n (Bibl) → Mariä Verkündigung f; the feast of the Annunciation → das Fest Maria or Mariä Verkündigung

Annunciation [əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃ/ən] n the Annunciation → l'Annunciazione f