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Definition birth in American English

birth noun

noun
/bɜrθ/
1

the occasion of a baby being born

Example

We are happy to announce the birth of our son Andrew.

Example

John wanted to be present at the birth.

Example

James has been blind since birth.

Example

children who have medical complications at birth

Example

Place of birth: Reno

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1.1

the process of being born or of giving birth to a baby

Example

It was a very difficult birth.

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2

your status or position in society according to your family or the place where you were born

Example

Why should an accident of birth (=being born rich, poor, etc.) determine what opportunities you have?

Example

a woman of noble birth

Example

She's a French national by birth.

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3

the beginning of something such as an idea, institution, or nation

Example

the birth of a new era in Latin American politics

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Definition birth in American English