annunciation

noun

1. 1

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

   the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war

   a declaration of independence

2. 2

   a formal public statement

   the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war

   a declaration of independence

3. 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