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Definition birth in British English

birth noun

noun
/bɜː(r)θ/
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 from birth.

Example

children who have medical complications at birth

Example

Place of birth: Oxford

Synonyms and related words
the afterbirth amniocentesis amniotic fluid
1.1

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

Example

It was a very difficult birth.

Synonyms and related words
the afterbirth amniocentesis amniotic fluid
2

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

Example

a woman of noble birth

Example

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

Example

She's a French national by birth.

Synonyms and related words
above your station background beginnings
3

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

Example

the birth of a new era in British politics

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
Definition birth in British English