annunciation annunciation /əˌnʌnsiːˈeɪʃən/

noun

1. A formal public statement  ( annunciation , declaration , announcement , proclamation )
   a formal public statement
    The government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
   the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
    A declaration of independence
   a declaration of independence
   

 Annunciation

1. (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ  ( Annunciation )
   (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
    The Annunciation is celebrated as the moment Mary learned of her role in the coming of Christ.
   The Annunciation is celebrated as the moment Mary learned of her role in the coming of Christ.
   
   
2. 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 , Annunciation Day , Lady Day , March 25 )
   a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland