annunciation

Noun

• a formal public statement
  • the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
    
  • a declaration of independence
    

• (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ

• a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  announcement , proclamation , declaration , Annunciation , Lady Day , Annunciation Day , March 25