Meaning of the word nativity in English

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nativity

US /nəˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
UK /nəˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

the occasion of a person's birth

Example:
The ancient texts describe the nativity of a great king.
The exact date of his nativity is unknown.
2.

(especially with reference to the birth of Jesus Christ) a picture, model, or set of figures representing the scene of Jesus Christ's birth

Example:
Every Christmas, we set up a beautiful nativity scene in our living room.
The children loved looking at the detailed figures in the nativity.