annunciation

Noun
  1. A festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary;
    A quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland (synset 115210982)
    is a type of: quarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
    is a part of: mar, march - the month following February and preceding April
    same as: annunciation day, lady day, march 25
  2. (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ (synset 106759903)
    referred to in: 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
    is an instance of: announcement, promulgation - a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
  3. A formal public statement (synset 106738907)
    "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
    is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
    subtypes:
    • 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
    same as: announcement, declaration, proclamation

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