Nativity

/neɪˈtɪvɪɾi/
/nəˈtɪvɪti/
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Other forms: Nativities

Definitions of Nativity
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: Virgin Birth
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    type of:
    theological doctrine
    the doctrine of a religious group
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/neɪˈtɪvɪɾi/
UK
/nəˈtɪvɪti/
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