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Nazarene - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Nazarene refers to someone from Nazareth, a town in ancient Galilee. It is most commonly used to describe Jesus Christ, who was known as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus the Nazarene.

nazarene

/ˌnæzəˈrin/ /ˌnæzəˈriːn/

Definition:

A person from Nazareth or a follower of Jesus Christ, often associated with Christianity.

Synonyms:

Christian, disciple, follower, believer

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

atheist, pagan

Common Collocations:

Nazarene church, Nazarene faith, Nazarene tradition

Derivatives:

Nazarenism, Nazarenian

Usage Tips:

Use "Nazarene" to refer to Jesus or his followers; it’s often capitalized in religious contexts.

Common Phrases:

Jesus the Nazarene, the Nazarene sect, the way of the Nazarene

Etymology:

Derived from "Nazareth," Jesus' hometown; Greek "Nazōraios" and Latin "Nazarenus."

Examples:

  • 1. The Nazarene preached love and forgiveness to his followers.
  • 2. Many churches celebrate the teachings of the Nazarene.
  • 3. She studied the history of the early Nazarene community.
  • 4. The artist painted a portrait of Jesus the Nazarene.

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