( often initial capital letter ) the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of her conception of Christ.

( initial capital letter ) a representation of this in art.

( initial capital letter ) Also called Lady Day. the church festival on March 25 in memory of this.

an act or instance of announcing; proclamation

the annunciation of a new foreign policy.

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declaration , proclamation , promulgation , publication , edict , manifesto , notice , pronouncement