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Meaning of "nativity scene" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NATIVITY SCENE

nativity scene  [nəˈtɪvɪtɪ siːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NATIVITY SCENE

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nativity scene 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 SCENE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nativity scene

Nativity scene

A nativity scene or crèche is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art objects representing the scene of the birth of Jesus. While the term "nativity scene" may be used of any representation of the very common subject of the Nativity of Jesus in art, it has a more specialized sense referring to seasonal displays, either using model figures in a setting or enactments called "living nativity scenes" in which real humans and animals participate. Nativity scenes exhibit figures representing the infant Jesus, his mother Mary, and Joseph. Other characters from the nativity story such as shepherds and sheep, and angels may be displayed near the manger in a barn intended to accommodate farm animals, as described in the gospels of Luke. A donkey and an ox are typically depicted in the scene, as well as the Magi and camels belonging to the Magi described in the Matthew. Several cultures add other characters and objects that may be Biblical or not.

Definition of nativity scene in the English dictionary

The definition of nativity scene in the dictionary is a set of figures displayed at Christmas as an artistic representation of the birth of Jesus Christ.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NATIVITY SCENE


adenosine
æˈdɛnəˌsiːn
Essene
ˈɛsiːn
foreseen
fɔːˈsiːn
glycine
ˈɡlaɪsiːn
Holocene
ˈhɒləˌsiːn
kerosene
ˈkɛrəˌsiːn
leucine
ˈluːsiːn
lysine
ˈlaɪsiːn
Mersin
mɛəˈsiːn
obscene
əbˈsiːn
Oligocene
ˈɒlɪɡəʊˌsiːn
Pleistocene
ˈplaɪstəˌsiːn
scene
siːn
seen
siːn
Tessin
tɛˈsiːn
thyroxine
θaɪˈrɒksiːn
tyrosine
ˈtaɪrəˌsiːn
unforeseen
ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn
unseen
ʌnˈsiːn
vaccine
ˈvæksiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NATIVITY SCENE

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
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nativity
nativity play
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WORDS THAT END LIKE NATIVITY SCENE

anthracene
Anthropocene
bedroom scene
crime scene
crowd scene
damascene
deathbed scene
demoscene
Eocene
love scene
metallocene
Miocene
nonobscene
paleocene
Pliocene
sex scene
the Anthropocene
the Eocene
the Holocene
the Miocene

Synonyms and antonyms of nativity scene in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «nativity scene» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NATIVITY SCENE

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The translations of nativity scene 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 scene» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

耶稣诞生的场景
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escena de la natividad
570 millions of speakers

English

nativity scene
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जन्म दृश्य
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

المشهد المهد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вертеп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

presépio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যিশুর জন্ম দৃশ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crèche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Adegan kelahiran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Krippe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キリスト降誕のシーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

출생 장면
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pemandangan kelahiran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cảnh Chúa giáng sinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நேட்டிவிட்டி காட்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जन्मस्थान दृश्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Doğuş dünyası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

presepe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Szopka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вертеп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scena Nașterii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκηνής της γέννησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nativity scene
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

julkrubba
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

julekrybbe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nativity scene

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NATIVITY SCENE»

The term «nativity scene» is regularly used and occupies the 93.615 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NATIVITY SCENE» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «NATIVITY SCENE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nativity scene.
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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.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NATIVITY SCENE»

Discover the use of nativity scene in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nativity scene and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Easy Nativity Scene Sticker Picture Puzzle
The baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are all resting in a cozy stable. To find out who's visiting them, put this simple sticker puzzle together. 16 stickers.
Cathy Beylon, 2012
2
The Nativity Scene: A Play
"The Nativity Scene imparts insights into why millions of immigrants left Italy and established their presepe (Christmas cribs) elsewhere, in the new Promised Land .
Eduardo De Filippo, 1997
3
Build Your Own Bethlehem: A Nativity Scene and Activity Book ...
Celebrate these stories at home or in the classroom: - The annunciation to Mary- The birth of Jesus- The coming of the shepherds- The flight into Egypt- The visit of the Magi- And morel
‎2002
4
Make Your Own Christmas Nativity: Stand-up Nativity Scene
Kids create their very own Nativity scene with this delightful activity book!
Pauline Books & Media, 2006
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Easy-To-Make Nativity Scene
Unique re-creation of First Christmas features stand-up figures of angels, shepherds, the Three Wise Men, and the Holy Family, plus stable, animals, and more. All 20 images are printed on both sides, and perforated for easy removal.
Tom Tierney, Christmas, 2009
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Christmas Around the World
The nacimiento or nativity scene can be found in nearly every Spanish home and church at Christmas time. Here are some ideas on how to create some simple and effective nativity scenes. Cone Figure Nativity Scene Cone Figure Nativity ...
Judy Gabrovec, 1999
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Knitivity: Create Your Own Christmas Scene
Inside Knitivity: Create Your Own Christmas Scene, you'll find a wonderful way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas by creating a handknit nativity scene complete with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, an angel and star, the three wise men ...
Goble, Fiona, 2011
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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2008 Price Guide
$50-75 Bangaladesh, natural jute & hand-woven cloth, tallest figure 6 1/2" h., six pieces $20-25 Bethlehem, Nativity bell of turned & cut wood, 4" h $15-20 China, egg-shaped porcelain, resin & 24k gold, relief-carved Nativity scene in- sides, ...
Kyle Husfloen, 2007
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The Resurrection of the Body: Pier Paolo Pasolini from Saint ...
Here he opens the mysterious package and realizes that it is a precious, baroque nativity scene that has been modified into a modern toy. Turning a handle on its side makes the music of a traditional tarantella come out of the nativity scene, ...
Armando Maggi, 2009
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Nativity of Jesus in Art: Nativity Scene, Nativity of Jesus, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
LLC Books, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NATIVITY SCENE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nativity scene is used in the context of the following news items.
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A war on Christianity?
... made their historic same-sex marriage decision. However, at Christmas the White House has refused to include a “nativity scene” because it ... «Ansonrecord, 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
Runners raise funds for nativity scene
Christmas came early for runners who attended the Second Annual Christmas in July Fun Run on Saturday evening, a fundraiser for the live ... «Hammond Daily Star online, Jul 15»
4
Mountains to Molehills: Confused
An example is a grocery store that has a Nativity scene set up for Christmas. One person complains, and the government demands that it be ... «BlueRidgeNow.com, Jul 15»
5
Water valve replacement will require lane closures Aug. 5 in North
Carson said she had someone willing to donate a Nativity scene for the town's Christmas decorations. She asked if any council member had ... «The Times and Democrat, Jul 15»
6
What to Watch on Saturday: 'Hell on Wheels' back on AMC
The Millers (8 p.m., CBS) – CBS ends this series tonight two back-to-back episodes. At 8, Kip asks the Millers to stage a live nativity scene. «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
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'Cedar Cove' opens season, plots float along
In the first, the Millers inhabit a nativity scene; in the second, Nathan (Will Arnett) tries to use his influence to help his niece get into a good ... «The Salinas Californian, Jul 15»
8
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»
9
TV Weekend: 'Welcome to Sweden' season opener
In the first, the Millers inhabit a nativity scene. In the second, Nathan (Will Arnett) tries to use his influence to help his niece get into a good ... «Noise, 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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