Nativity (Noun)
Meaning 1
The event of being born; "they celebrated the birth of their first child".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The family gathered to celebrate the nativity of their new grandchild, their first great-granddaughter.
- Nativity is a time-honored occasion in many families to gather around and welcome a new life.
- The hospital decorated the rooms with festive signs and flowers to mark the precious nativity of newborns during the winter season.
- Nativity celebrations are deeply rooted in cultural practices where families come together to bless the newborn's path.
- The birth of a new heir brought immense joy as the kingdom revelled in grand festivities for the nativity of the prince.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctrine of the Nativity emphasizes the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ, born of a virgin.
- The story of the Nativity is recounted in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, with variations in details.
- Nativity scenes typically depict the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and the newborn Jesus in a manger.
- The Catholic Church commemorates the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Day, a holiday observed worldwide.
- For Christians, the narrative of the Nativity is foundational to their understanding of Jesus Christ's divine nature and role as savior.