noun

Nazarene

NA-zuh-reen

noun

A person from Nazareth, especially used historically to refer to Jesus or his early followers.

"Early Christians were sometimes called Nazarenes by outsiders."

adj

Relating to Nazareth.

"The film depicted the nazarene countryside where Jesus grew up."

How to Use Nazarene

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In plain EnglishSomeone or something connected to the town of Nazareth, especially as an old term for Jesus or early Christians.

Nazarenes plural

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From Greek Nazarenos, "of Nazareth," referring to the town where Jesus grew up.

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