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annunciation

noun (the Annunciation)

«annunciation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(church, Bible) The Annunciation is when, as the Bible tells, the angel Gabriel came to Mary to say that she would be the mother of Jesus. tree →
The church feast that remembers this. tree →
(formal, rare) An announcement. tree →

In the lessons

Used in religion lessons, Christmas story teaching, church calendars and art: many famous paintings are called «The Annunciation».

Examples

The Annunciation is told in the Gospel of Luke. tree →
In the painting of the Annunciation, the angel holds a lily. tree →
Our church keeps the feast of the Annunciation in spring. tree →
Mary said yes to God at the Annunciation, Christians believe. tree →
We acted out the Annunciation in the nativity play. tree →
Gabriel's words at the Annunciation begin «Hail Mary» in many prayers. tree →

Note

Usually with a capital A and «the». Spelling: double n twice: an-NUN-ci-a-tion. Related verb: announce.

On Mova

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