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I acted at school but got very bad parts - things that they'd made up in Shakespeare plays like 'Guard 17' - so I wrote plays and gave myself parts, then I wrote sketches, then I did stand-up. Even in the school nativity I was the emu in the manger.
Jack Whitehall

Meaning of "nativity" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NATIVITY

Via Old French from Late Latin nātīvitas birth: see native.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NATIVITY

nativity  [nəˈtɪvɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NATIVITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nativity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NATIVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of nativity in the English dictionary

The definition of nativity in the dictionary is birth or origin, esp in relation to the circumstances surrounding it.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NATIVITY


activity
ækˈtɪvɪtɪ
captivity
kæpˈtɪvɪtɪ
conductivity
ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
connectivity
ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
creativity
ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
hyperactivity
ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
inactivity
ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪtɪ
insensitivity
ɪnˌsensɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
interactivity
ˌɪntərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
negativity
ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪtɪ
positivity
ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
productivity
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
radioactivity
ˌreɪdɪəʊækˈtɪvɪtɪ
reactivity
ˌriːækˈtɪvɪtɪ
reflectivity
ˌriːflɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
relativity
ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪtɪ
resistivity
ˌriːzɪsˈtɪvɪtɪ
selectivity
sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
sensitivity
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
superconductivity
ˌsuːpəˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NATIVITY

native cat
native companion
native country
native dog
native frangipani
native language
native oak
native peach
native speaker
Native States
native tongue
native-born
natively
nativeness
nativism
nativist
nativistic
nativities
nativity play
nativity scene

WORDS THAT END LIKE NATIVITY

absorptivity
adaptivity
associativity
cooperativity
diffusivity
electronegativity
exclusivity
expressivity
extravehicular activity
festivity
gravity
hypersensitivity
inclusivity
motivity
objectivity
physical activity
special theory of relativity
subjectivity
thermal conductivity
transitivity
transmissivity

Synonyms and antonyms of nativity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NATIVITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «nativity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of nativity

Translation of «nativity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NATIVITY

Find out the translation of nativity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nativity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nativity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

耶稣诞生
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

natividad
570 millions of speakers

English

nativity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जन्म
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المهد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Рождество
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

natividade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যিশুর জন্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

naissance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelahiran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Geburt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

出生
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성탄절
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nativity
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nơi sanh đẻ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேட்டிவிட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जन्म
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doğuş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Natività
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szopka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Різдво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Nașterea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γέννηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nativity
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Födelse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nativity
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nativity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NATIVITY»

The term «nativity» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.801 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NATIVITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nativity

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4 QUOTES WITH «NATIVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nativity.
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Paul Harris
One's nativity is not of his own choosing, but whatever it may be, it is entitled to respect; and all nations have honorable place in the world's family.
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Jay Leno
The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.
3
Hannah Murray
Was I in a nativity play? I think I was an angel; I was a very blonde child, so I tended to get typecast. I have a vague memory of wearing wings.
4
Jack Whitehall
I acted at school but got very bad parts - things that they'd made up in Shakespeare plays like 'Guard 17' - so I wrote plays and gave myself parts, then I wrote sketches, then I did stand-up. Even in the school nativity I was the emu in the manger.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NATIVITY»

Discover the use of nativity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nativity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Child Was Born: A First Nativity Book
Rhyming text retells the story of the birth of Jesus.
Grace MacCarone, 2000
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Nativity
Illustrates the story of the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the wise men and shepherds at the manger.
‎1988
3
The Nativity
Selections from the gospels of Matthew and Luke.
‎1993
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Nativity Stained Glass Coloring Book
Color 15 traditional holiday scenes -- including the Three Wise Men following the star -- and place near a source of light to create a glowing picture.
Marty Noble, 2004
5
Nativity Dramas: Four Nontraditional Christmas Plays for All ...
Everyone knows the nativity story -- the inn, the stable, and all the rest. If your traditional Christmas pageant has become a bit stale and you want to give it new life, this collection of engaging plays is sure to fit your needs.
Keith Hewitt, 2007
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Nativity
Re-tells the story of the birth of Jesus.
Fiona Watt, 2005
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The Origins and Evolution of the Moses Nativity Story
Traces the development of the Moses nativity story from pre-Biblical sources through its Biblical formulation, and continues to trace its evolution in post-Biblical literature.
Jonathan Cohen, 1993
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Buddha and Christ: Nativity Stories and Indian Traditions
A study in comparative literature, provides some fascinating parallels between the birth stories of Jesus and of Buddha, discusses the nature of the indebtedness of the gospel traditions to Indian religions, and demonstrates that the gospel ...
Zacharias P. Thundy, 1993
9
Jesus: Nativity - Passion - Resurrection
Bringing together his three acclaimed works on the life of Jesus in one volume, this book examines the circumstances surrounding the miraculous birth of Jesus, from the prophetic star to Herod's murderous decree; looks afresh at the arrest, ...
Geza Vermes, 2010
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The Key to Your Own Nativity
Here is the master astrologer's easy to follow method for chart delineation and interpretation-a must for the beginner and an essential reference for the advanced astrologer.
Alan Leo, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NATIVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nativity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nativity Creche Allowed in France
Christmas is yet some time away, yet in France, in the southern city of Montpellier, the thought of many in the last hours was turned to the ... «DFW Catholic, Jul 15»
2
Motions flying in nativity scene lawsuit
A lawyer for Baxter County and County Judge Mickey Pendergrass wants a summary judgment in a federal suit challenging the Christmas ... «Baxter Bulletin, Jul 15»
3
Nativity of Our Lord Parish annual bazaar kicks off July 10
The Nativity of Our Lord Parish picnic wasn't even 30 minutes old when the potato pancake queue started to fill up. Tony Callaio | For Sunday ... «The Sunday Dispatch, Jul 15»
4
Church of the Nativity in Cleveland prepares for annual chicken …
The men of the Church of Nativity in Cleveland traditionally host, prepare and serve an annual Chicken Dinner Festival. (Submitted photo). «Southernminn.com, Jul 15»
5
Runners raise funds for nativity scene
... One Night in Bethlehem. The free nativity production is put on by Calvary Christian Center every year at its north campus on Randall Road. «Hammond Daily Star online, Jul 15»
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Museum considering city's Nativity request
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is considering the city's request for it to accept pieces of the Giant Nativity Scene — which went up on Grand ... «Grand Haven Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Cleveland Church of the Nativity Men's Chicken Dinner and Parish …
The Church of the Nativity in Cleveland will be holding their annual Men's Chicken Dinner and Parish Festival on Sunday, August 2. The day ... «Southernminn.com, Jul 15»
8
Schofield heads operations at Nativity School
WORCESTER – Cindy Schofield has been named as the Nativity School's director of operations. Ms. Schofield spent the last two years as an ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
9
Liverpool childhood nativity couple tie knot
A couple who played Mary and Joseph at their Merseyside school nativity when they were five years old are to marry. Lindsay Taylor, 36, and ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
10
Battle lines drawn in nativity scene lawsuit
An attorney in the federal lawsuit challenging the Baxter County Courthouse nativity scene has asked for a summary judgment declaring the ... «Baxter Bulletin, Jul 15»

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