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Nazareth

NA-zuh-ruhth

Nazareth (name) means a city in northern Israel, known in the Bible as the childhood home of Jesus. Example: “Pilgrims travel to Nazareth to visit sites connected to the life of Jesus.”

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A city in northern Israel, known in the Bible as the childhood home of Jesus.
"Pilgrims travel to Nazareth to visit sites connected to the life of Jesus."

How to use Nazareth

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In plain EnglishA city in Israel famous as the boyhood home of Jesus.

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Etymology

From Hebrew natzrat, of uncertain deeper origin.

Origin: Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nazareth” mean?

The word “Nazareth” means a city in northern Israel, known in the Bible as the childhood home of Jesus. In plain terms, a city in Israel famous as the boyhood home of Jesus.

How do you pronounce “Nazareth”?

“Nazareth” is pronounced NA-zuh-ruhth (/ˈnæzəɹəθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nazareth” in a sentence?

Here is “Nazareth” used in a sentence: “Pilgrims travel to Nazareth to visit sites connected to the life of Jesus.”

What part of speech is “Nazareth”?

“Nazareth” is a name.

Where does the word “Nazareth” come from?

The word “Nazareth” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew natzrat, of uncertain deeper origin.

Is “Nazareth” a common word?

“Nazareth” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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