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| 1. | [ noun ] (Christian religion) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ | |
| Related terms: | announcement Christianity | |
| 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 March_25 Lady_Day | |
| Related terms: | quarter_day March | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a formal public statement | |
| Synonyms: | proclamation announcement declaration promulgation | |
| Examples: | "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war" "a declaration of independence" |
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| Related terms: | statement declaration promulgation edict announce | |
| Similar spelling: |
annunciate annunciator annunciatory Annunziata |
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