Nazarene
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Nazarene, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person from Nazareth, especially used historically to refer to Jesus or his early followers.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Greek Nazarenos, "of Nazareth," referring to the town where Jesus grew up.
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What does “Nazarene” mean?
The word “Nazarene” means a person from Nazareth, especially used historically to refer to Jesus or his early followers. In plain terms, someone or something connected to the town of Nazareth, especially as an old term for Jesus or early Christians.
How do you pronounce “Nazarene”?
“Nazarene” is pronounced NA-zuh-reen (/ˈnæzəɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nazarene” in a sentence?
Here is “Nazarene” used in a sentence: “Early Christians were sometimes called Nazarenes by outsiders.”
What part of speech is “Nazarene”?
Depending on how it is used, “Nazarene” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Nazarene” come from?
The word “Nazarene” comes from Greek. From Greek Nazarenos, "of Nazareth," referring to the town where Jesus grew up.
How many meanings does “Nazarene” have?
“Nazarene” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Nazareth, especially used historically to refer to Jesus or his early followers.