Annunciation: meaning, definitions and examples

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annunciation

 

[ əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious context

The Annunciation refers to the announcement made by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, in which he informed her that she would conceive the Son of God, Jesus Christ. This event is celebrated in Christian tradition, particularly within the context of the Nativity of Jesus. It signifies Mary's acceptance of God's will and is considered a pivotal moment in the Christian narrative of salvation. The feast of the Annunciation is observed on March 25, nine months before Christmas.

Synonyms

announcement, declaration, notification

Examples of usage

  • The painting depicts the Annunciation to Mary.
  • In church, they celebrated the feast of the Annunciation.
  • The Annunciation is an important event in Christianity.
  • Many artists have portrayed the Annunciation in their works.

Translations

Translations of the word "annunciation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anunciação

🇮🇳 प्रवचन

🇩🇪 Ankündigung

🇮🇩 pengumuman

🇺🇦 проголошення

🇵🇱 ogłoszenie

🇯🇵 告知

🇫🇷 annonce

🇪🇸 anuncio

🇹🇷 ilan

🇰🇷 공고

🇸🇦 إعلان

🇨🇿 oznámení

🇸🇰 oznámenie

🇨🇳 公告

🇸🇮 napoved

🇮🇸 tilkynning

🇰🇿 жариялау

🇬🇪 გამოწერა

🇦🇿 elan

🇲🇽 anuncio

Etymology

The term 'Annunciation' comes from the Latin word 'annuntiatio', which means 'announcement'. The Latin 'annuntiare', made up of 'ad-' (to) and 'nuntiare' (to announce), roots the word in its fundamental meaning of making something known or proclaiming it. The concept has been present in Christian theology since the early days of the Church. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the story of the Annunciation became central to Marian devotion. Over the centuries, the Annunciation has inspired countless works of art, literature, and music, reflecting its significance in Christian teachings. The event emphasizes themes of acceptance, faith, and divine intervention, making it a profound narrative within the timeline of biblical events.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,062 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.