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
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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
In some cases, the vow of the Nazarite might be taken for a time, or, as in the case of Samson, Samuel, and John, it might be for life.
From John the Baptist by F. B. (Frederick Brotherton) Meyer
Not less true is this of the Christian Nazarite.
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by James Hudson Taylor
A most important truth is here taught—that even unwitting contact with death might bring sin upon the Nazarite.
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by James Hudson Taylor
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