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Meaning of nativity in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /nəˈtɪvədi/

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  1. Noun

    nativity

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French nativite, from late Latin nativitas, from Latin nativus‘arisen by birth’ (see native)

    Definitions

    1. the event of being born

    Examples

    • « they celebrated the birth of their first child »

    Antonyms

    • death
    • decease
  2. 2. the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father

    Examples

    • « Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles »
    • « the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas »

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