annunciation

noun

a formal public statement

(Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ

a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary

Roots

adan- · Latin · to, toward nuntiusnunci- · Latin · messenger atio-ation · Latin · act or result of

Synonyms for annunciation

announcementn proclamationn

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