nativity

Meanings

• noun

  The event of the birth of Jesus, as described in the New Testament.

  - "The nativity scene in the church portrays the nativity story."
  - "The painting depicts the nativity of Jesus."

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Pronunciation

1. /neɪˈtɪvɪti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3224622"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nativity
vagabond , cabbage stand , band , command , sand , demand , grand , stand , hand , brand , and , perhaps , demand.

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Variants

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Nativities , Nativity , nativities , nativity , the Nativity

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Etymology

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From the Latin nativitas, meaning 'birth'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nativity' comes from the Latin word nativitas, which means 'birth'.

2. The first known representation of the nativity scene is believed to be a painting from the 3rd century AD.

3. The traditional colors associated with the nativity are blue for Mary, red for Joseph, and white for Jesus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Christmas: The nativity is a central theme of Christmas, a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

2. Nativity Scene: A representation of the nativity, often featuring figurines of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and the three wise men.

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Culture

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The nativity is a significant cultural and religious symbol in Christianity, representing the birth of Jesus Christ. It is often celebrated through various art forms, including paintings, sculptures, and nativity scenes. The nativity story is also told through literature, music, and other forms of media.

How to Memorize "nativity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the scene of the nativity: Mary and Joseph in a stable, surrounded by animals, with the baby Jesus lying in a manger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nativity' with the word 'birth'. Think of the nativity as the beginning of something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N is for Nativity, N is for Newborn Baby'

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