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nativity scene
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɾɨˈzɛpju/pre·sé·pi·o
Definition
1A depiction of the birth of Jesus with figures of the Holy Family, animals, and shepherds, traditional at Christmas. Figuratively, a messy or chaotic place.
Usage examples
“The family sets up the nativity scene every year.”
“The kids' room is a complete nativity scene (mess).”
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set up the nativity scenenativity scene figuresliving nativity