noun
- Human conception without fertilization by a man.
- synonyms: parthenogenesis, parthenogeny
- The theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas.
- synonyms: Nativity
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