Nativity

/nəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The occasion of a person's birth, or the birth of Jesus Christ.

The nativity of Christ is celebrated on December 25th.

A depiction of the birth of Jesus, especially in art, such as a nativity scene.

We set up a beautiful nativity in our living room for the holiday season.

The circumstances of a person's birth.

His nativity was humble, born in a small village.

From Latin 'nativitas', meaning 'birth'.

nativity scene

A tableau representing the scene of Jesus Christ's birth.

nativity play

A theatrical performance depicting the birth of Jesus.

born

To come into existence as a living being.

birth

The act or process of being born.

manger

A feeding trough for animals, often associated with the nativity of Jesus.