Annunciation

/ə,nʌnsi'eiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A formal public statement or proclamation: The act of announcing something publicly, often in an official or ceremonial manner.
    • (Christianity, often capitalized as Annunciation): The announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This event marks the Incarnation.
    • (Christianity, often capitalized as Annunciation): A festival in the Christian church (celebrated on March 25th) commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (General Public Statement):

    • The annunciation of the new policy was met with mixed reactions.
    • The king's annunciation was read in every town square.

  • Noun (Christian Theology, capitalized):

    • The painting depicts the scene of the Annunciation.
    • The feast of the Annunciation is a major celebration in the liturgical calendar.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Annunciation": Used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the biblical event or its artistic depictions.
    • Leonardo da Vinci's "Annunciation" is a famous Renaissance painting.
  • Formal/Literary Use: Can be used in a formal or literary context for any significant proclamation.
    • The annunciation of the scientific discovery changed the field forever.
Variants and Related Words
  • Announce (verb): To make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
    • The company will announce its earnings tomorrow.
  • Announcement (noun): A public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention. (This is the more common, general term compared to "annunciation").
    • We are waiting for an official announcement.
  • Annunciator (noun): A person or device that announces something.
Synonyms
  • Proclamation: A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.
  • Declaration: A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
  • Pronouncement: A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.
Related Phrases
  • Herald the annunciation of: To signal or indicate the announcement of something important.
    • The first robin of spring heralds the annunciation of warmer weather.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. a formal public statement
    • the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
    • a declaration of independence
  2. (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
  3. a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

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