Nativity Definition & Meaning

nativity
noun
  1. the event of being born; "they celebrated the birth of their first child"
  2. the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas

"Nativity" in song lyrics

See how nativity is used in real songs:

  • "Radio worshipped like nativity"
    Time — Land Before Time
  • "For marks descried in men's nativity"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "the morning of christ's nativity"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "nativity"

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