noun
- the birth of Jesus Christ
- a person’s birth, especially the circumstances of time and place
- a representation or tableau of the birth of Jesus Christ
Usage: capitalized when referring to Jesus
Usage: formal
Examples
- The church displayed a beautiful nativity scene during Christmas.
- Many Christians celebrate the Nativity on December 25th.
- The artist painted a famous depiction of the Nativity.
- Children performed a nativity play at the school assembly.
- The nativity of the famous author is recorded as 1835 in London.
- Families often set up a nativity under their Christmas tree.