Nativity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /nə-ˈti-və-tē/ na·tiv·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Nativity

Nativity (noun)

  1. the process or circumstances of being born, birth; especially Nativity, the birth of Jesus
  2. a horoscope at or of the time of one's birth
  3. the place of origin

Nativity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or instance of being born

    "my father and grandparents were proud observers of my nativity"

    similar: birth, geniture
    related: creation, genesis, nascency, origination, rise, accouchement, bearing, childbearing, labor, parturition, begetting, breeding, fathering, generation, mothering, parenting, reproduction, siring, spawning, fatherhood, maternity, motherhood, parenthood, paternity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nativity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nativity:

birth, geniture

Related Words for Nativity

creation, genesis, nascency, origination, rise, accouchement, bearing, childbearing, labor, parturition, begetting, breeding, fathering, generation, mothering, parenting, reproduction, siring, spawning, fatherhood, maternity, motherhood, parenthood, paternity

Word Forms of Nativity

Inflections: nativities

Origin & Etymology of Nativity

Middle English nativite, from Anglo-French nativité, from Medieval Latin nativitat-, nativitas, from Late Latin, birth, from Latin nativus

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Nativity

the Nativity

Frequently Asked Questions about Nativity

What does "Nativity" mean?

"Nativity" means the process or circumstances of being born, birth; especially Nativity, the birth of Jesus. As a noun, it is defined as: the process or circumstances of being born, birth; especially Nativity, the birth of Jesus.

What is another word for "Nativity"?

Other words for "Nativity" include birth and geniture. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nativity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nativity"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nativity". Common alternatives include birth and geniture.

How do you use "Nativity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nativity" in a sentence: "my father and grandparents were proud observers of my nativity".

Is "Nativity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nativity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Nativity"?

"Nativity" is pronounced /nə-ˈti-və-tē/ and divided into syllables as na·tiv·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Nativity"?

"Nativity" comes from Middle English nativite, from Anglo-French nativité, from Medieval Latin nativitat-, nativitas, from Late Latin, birth, from Latin nativus. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Nativity" meaning "the act or instance of being born"?

When "Nativity" (noun) means the act or instance of being born, synonyms include birth and geniture.