Meaning & use
nativity
The birth of a person, especially, when capitalized, the birth of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible.
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The children performed a nativity play with a manger, shepherds, and three kings.
A small nativity scene sat on the mantel throughout December.
A note on using this word
Capitalized 'Nativity' refers specifically to the birth of Jesus; lowercase 'nativity' can mean birth or origin more generally.
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