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natality

na·ta·lity

uncommon

noun

1.

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year

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Origin

From natal + -ity, perhaps after mortality. Compare French natalité (“birthrate”) and Middle English natalyte (“birth”). Philosophical usage introduced by Hannah Arendt.

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