Nativity Meaning in English
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Definition
The birth of a person, especially the birth of Jesus Christ. It can also refer to a model or scene that shows the birth of Jesus, commonly displayed at Christmas.
Usage & Nuances
"Nativity" is formal, often used in religious or historical contexts, especially with "the Nativity" to mean the birth of Jesus. As a countable noun, it's often "a nativity scene" for the Christmas display. Less commonly used to describe ordinary birth.
Example Sentences
The church displayed a beautiful nativity at Christmas.
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Many families set up a nativity scene at home.
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The story of the nativity is told every Christmas.
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They buy a new figure for their nativity scene every year.
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Did you see the live nativity at the town square last night?
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For our school's Christmas play, I'm playing an angel in the nativity.
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