Nativity: meaning, definitions and examples
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nativity
[ nษหtษชvษชti ]
celebration
The nativity is the birth of Jesus Christ, as described in the Bible. It is often celebrated with nativity scenes depicting the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and other characters.
Synonyms
Christmas story, birth, nativity scene
Examples of usage
- The nativity play at the church was a beautiful reenactment of the birth of Jesus.
- During Christmas, many families set up nativity scenes in their homes.
Translations
Translations of the word "nativity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น natividade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Geburt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelahiran
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ narodziny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ช็ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท naissance
๐ช๐ธ nacimiento
๐น๐ท doฤum
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์ (์ถ์)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ narozenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ narodenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็ (chลซshฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ rojstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ fรฆรฐing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ doฤum
๐ฒ๐ฝ nacimiento
Word origin
The word 'nativity' comes from the Latin word 'nativitas', which means birth. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the birth of Jesus Christ. The nativity story is a central theme in Christian theology and is often depicted in art and literature.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,170, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18167 unjustifiable
- 18168 flop
- 18169 frieze
- 18170 nativity
- 18171 disillusionment
- 18172 wearer
- 18173 unintentionally
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