Meaning
The ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From natal + -ity, perhaps after mortality. Compare French natalité (“birthrate”) and Middle English natalyte (“birth”). Philosophical usage introduced by Hannah Arendt.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
birthratefertility
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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