Nazarite
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(among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period.
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Rare. a Nazarene.
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Rare. Christ.
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Obsolete. a Christian.
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Etymology
Origin of Nazarite
1550–60; < Late Latin Nāzar ( aeus ) (< Greek Nāzēraîos, equivalent to nāzēr (< Hebrew nāzīr consecrated person) + -aios suffix) + -ite 1
Example Sentences
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For two decades, he followed the Nazarite vow, a promise not to cut his hair.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
He explained that the Bible says that while someone is observing the Nazarite vow, "no razor may be used on their head."
From Fox News ● Aug. 3, 2021
You will, I hope, remember Samson, who was a Nazarite from his birth; and who fell into great trouble, because his vow was broken, when his hair was cut off by Delilah.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
I have been Nazarite for the vow that was upon me.
From The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
The Jews looked upon it as an act of piety, for any person to pay the expenses of those who had taken the vow of a Nazarite.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
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