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 »