nazirite

Naz·i·rite

N n

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of nazirite word

noun nazirite (among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period. 1
noun nazirite Rare. a Nazarene. 1
noun nazirite Rare. Christ. 1
noun nazirite Obsolete. a Christian. 1

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Origin of nazirite

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 Nazirite

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nazirite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nazirite usage trend in Literature

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