(n) the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year, Syn. fertility rate, birth rate, fertility, natality
{ , a. [ L. natalitius, from natalis. See Natal. ] Of or pertaining to one's birth or birthday, or one's nativity. [ Obs. ] “Natalitial poplar.” Evelyn. “Natalitious fire.” W. Cartwright. [ 1913 Webster ]