Meaning of nativity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  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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  • « One's nativity is not of his own choosing, but whatever it may be, it is entitled to respect and all nations have honorable place in the world's family. »
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  • « The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin. »
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