First Known Use: 14th century
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nativity
noun na·tiv·i·ty \nə-ˈti-və-tē, nā-\
plural na·tiv·i·ties
Definition of NATIVITY
1
: the process or circumstances of being born : birth; especially capitalized : the birth of Jesus
2
: a horoscope at or of the time of one's birth
3
: the place of origin
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Origin of NATIVITY
Middle English nativite, from Anglo-French nativité, from Medieval Latin nativitat-, nativitas, from Late Latin, birth, from Latin nativus
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Nativity
noun Na·tiv·i·ty \nə-ˈti-və-tē\
plural Na·tiv·i·ties
Definition of NATIVITY for Kids
: the birth of Jesus Christ <a Nativity scene>
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