nativity (Meaning)
nativity (n)
the event of being born
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 (n.)
The coming into life or into the world; birth; also, the circumstances attending birth, as time, place, manner, etc.
A picture representing or symbolizing the early infancy of Christ. The simplest form is the babe in a rude cradle, and the heads of an ox and an ass to express the stable in which he was born.
A representation of the positions of the heavenly bodies as the moment of one's birth, supposed to indicate his future destinies; a horoscope.
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nativity Sentence Examples
- The nativity scene in the town square depicted the birth of Jesus in a humble manger.
- The choir sang carols beneath the illuminated nativity display.
- The nativity play told the story of the shepherds and wise men visiting the newborn Savior.
- The stained-glass window featured an intricate depiction of the nativity.
- The nativity tree was decorated with ornaments representing angels and the Holy Family.
- The nativity cookies were shaped like stars and doves to symbolize the heavenly message of the birth.
- The nativity service at the church filled the air with the sound of joyous hymns.
- The nativity mural on the wall of the chapel was a beautiful work of art.
- The nativity figurines were lovingly placed on the mantlepiece as part of the holiday decorations.
- The nativity scene was a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and the hope it brought to the world.
FAQs About the word nativity
the event of being born, the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecie
birth, maternity, fathering, reproduction, generation,parenting, creation, genesis, origination, mothering
abortion, miscarriage,abortion, miscarriage,,stillbirth, stillbirth
The nativity scene in the town square depicted the birth of Jesus in a humble manger.
The choir sang carols beneath the illuminated nativity display.
The nativity play told the story of the shepherds and wise men visiting the newborn Savior.
The stained-glass window featured an intricate depiction of the nativity.
