nativity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /nəˈtɪvɪti/
Definition
The birth of a person, especially referring to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Examples
The church displayed a beautiful nativity scene during the Christmas season.
Many carols tell the story of the nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem.
Her grandmother always spoke fondly of her own nativity in a small village.
How to Use nativity
- the Nativity (collocation)
- Refers specifically to the birth of Jesus Christ. — "The painting depicted the moment of the Nativity with great detail."
- nativity of (prepositional phrase)
- The birth of a specific person. — "The ancient texts describe the nativity of a great prophet."
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