nazarite

Naz·a·rite

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [naz-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈnæz əˌraɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [naz-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈnæz əˌraɪt/

Definitions of nazarite word

noun nazarite (among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period. 1
noun nazarite Rare. a Nazarene. 1
noun nazarite Rare. Christ. 1
noun nazarite Obsolete. a Christian. 1
noun nazarite a religious ascetic of ancient Israel 0
noun nazarite among the ancient Hebrews, a person who vowed to abstain from wine, leave the hair uncut, and avoid touching a corpse 0

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Origin of nazarite

First appearance:

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

1550-60; < Late Latin Nāzar(aeus) (< Greek Nāzēraîos, equivalent to nāzēr (< Hebrew nāzīr consecrated person) + -aios suffix) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Nazarite

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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nazarite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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