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Nazareth

American  
[naz-er-uhth] / ˈnæz ər əθ /

noun

  1. a town in N Israel: the childhood home of Jesus.


Nazareth British  
/ ˈnæzərɪθ /

noun

  1. a town in N Israel, in Lower Galilee: the home of Jesus in his youth. Pop: 62 700 (2003 est)

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Nazareth Cultural  
  1. The hometown of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.


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Jesus is often called Jesus of Nazareth or the Nazarene; the inscription above his head on the cross read “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews (see also Jews).”

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He stands up in the synagogue in Nazareth and proclaims release for the captive, sight for the blind, freedom for the oppressed.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“Bowl EP” by Nazareth Hassan and “Meet the Cartozians” by Talene Monahon were finalists for the Pultizer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

For two millennia Christians have featured the Romans’ execution of Jesus of Nazareth as a formative part of devotion for children and adults alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

More than 200 pupils at Nazareth House Primary School in Londonderry remain at home on Thursday, after safety concerns over the building's roof forced the school to close.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

The only religious book I had in my collection was the Landmark biography Jesus of Nazareth.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

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