Nazarite
Americannoun
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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
From his earliest consciousness he knew that he was to be a Nazarite, consecrated wholly to the service of Jehovah.
From Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses by Joseph Cross
We have already seen the grace of God making provision that His people, who had lost the privilege of priestly service, might draw near to Him by Nazarite separation and consecration.
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by James Hudson Taylor
It seemed therefore of my calling that I should live as a Nazarite and die alone, having known neither wife nor child, and indeed this may be my lot.”
From Graham of Claverhouse by Ian Maclaren
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