nativity

The word “nativity” has 4 syllables: na-tiv-i-ty.

It's pronounced as /nəˈtɪvəti/.


What is synonym and antonym for nativity?

In the thesaurus, “nativity” has 11 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nativity along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nativity

  • beginning
  • birth
  • birthplace
  • childbirth
  • creation
  • delivery
  • establishment
  • formation
  • formulation
  • genesis
  • production

Antonyms for nativity

Meanings of nativity

  • noun
    1. Someone's birth; the place, time and circumstances of a birth.
    2. Someone's birth considered as a means of astrology; a horoscope associated with a person's birth.
    3. (also with capital initial) The birth of Jesus.
    4. (also with capital initial) The festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day; the festival celebrating the birth of the Virgin Mary or the birth of Saint John the Baptist.
    5. (also with capital initial) A set of figurines used to create a nativity scene.
    6. Origin; founding.
    7. Place of origin; place to which a species is native.
    8. The quality of being native or innate.

Example Sentences

  • Nativity scenes often depict the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem.
  • The church organized a play reenacting the nativity story for Christmas Eve.
  • Scholars debate the historical accuracy of the biblical nativity narrative.
  • The school decorated the auditorium with scenes from the nativity for the holiday concert.
  • The nativity play brought the community together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nativity, such as: abortion, beginning, birth, birthplace, childbirth, conclusion, creation.

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