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an·nun·ci·a·tion
(ə-nŭn′sē-ā′shən)n.
1. The act of announcing.
2. An announcement; a proclamation.
3.AnnunciationChristianity The angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary of the Incarnation, observed as a feast on March 25.
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(əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən)n
1. (Bible)the AnnunciationNew Testament the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26–38)
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) Also called:Annunciation Day the festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day)
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an•nun•ci•a•tion
(əˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən)n.
1. (often cap.) the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of her conception of Christ.
2. (cap.) Also calledLady Day. the church festival on March 25 in memory of this announcement.
3. an act or instance of announcing; proclamation.
[1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() quarter day - a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due |
2. | ![]() 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. | ![]() 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 |
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annunciation
noun1.The act of announcing:
2.A public statement:
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[əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃ/ən]nthe Annunciation →l'AnnunciazionefCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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