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
He would be specially dedicated as a Nazarite to God’s service.
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
She herself is to take care neither to drink wine nor any strong drink, for her son is to be dedicated to the abstemious life of the Nazarite.
From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby
Not less true is this of the Christian Nazarite.
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by Taylor, James Hudson
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