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nativity

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Noun — The birth of Jesus Christ, or a scene or display representing it.

How to use nativity

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nativity scene nativity play the nativity of Christ

Etymology

From Latin nātīvitās, "birth," from nātus, "born" — the same root as "native" and "natal."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nativity” mean?

The word “nativity” means the birth of Jesus Christ, or a scene or display representing it. In plain terms, most often refers to the birth of Jesus and the scenes/plays depicting it, though it can also just mean "a birth" more generally.

How do you pronounce “nativity”?

“Nativity” is pronounced nuh-TIHV-ih-tee (/nəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).

How do you use “nativity” in a sentence?

Here is “nativity” used in a sentence: “The children performed a nativity play at the school Christmas concert.”

What part of speech is “nativity”?

“Nativity” is a noun.

Where does the word “nativity” come from?

The word “nativity” comes from Latin. From Latin nātīvitās, "birth," from nātus, "born" — the same root as "native" and "natal.".

Is “nativity” a common word?

“Nativity” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “nativity” have?

“Nativity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the birth of Jesus Christ, or a scene or display representing it.

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