What is another word for Nazareth?

Pronunciation: [nˈazɑːɹəθ] (IPA)

Nazareth, the holy city, is historically significant and hence has several synonyms. It is a biblical place and holds immense importance in Christianity. Some of the synonyms for Nazareth include the city of Christ, the hometown of Jesus, and the birthplace of Christ. The city is also known as the city of prophets and is often referred to as the capital of the Galilee region. Moreover, Nazareth is also called the city of the annunciation. These synonyms showcase the city's rich cultural and historical heritage, and they help people worldwide understand its importance in religious contexts.

What are the hypernyms for Nazareth?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nazareth

In passing through the High Veld, as the country to the north-east of Nazareth was called, I first saw the spoor of a lion.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
We cannot imagine the youth of the Baptist spent in Nazareth, nor of Jesus in the desert.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
It has been justly said that no person has ever influenced the history of the world on such a scale as Jesus of Nazareth, yet it would be impossible to write a chronological life of the Founder of Christianity.
"The Making of an Apostle"
R. J. Campbell

Famous quotes with Nazareth

  • There has never been a better raconteur than Jesus of Nazareth.
    Harvey Cox
  • Hezbollah's contempt for human suffering is total, as it showed once again this morning when its rockets murdered two Israeli Arab children in Nazareth.
    Tom Lantos
  • As the gospels present it to us, the mission of Jesus of Nazareth is about the way in which the community of God's people - historically, the Jewish people who had first received the law and the covenant - is being re-created in relation to Jesus himself.
    Rowan D. Williams
  • Appearances are deceiving when it comes to the Holy Eucharist. It looks like the bread of Jesus’ time, tastes like unleavened bread, smells and feels like bread but it’s not bread. It’s the body and blood, human soul and divine nature of Jesus of Nazareth, risen from the dead.
    Francis Cardinal George
  • To St. Paul, stripes, stones, shipwrecks, and thorns in the flesh were religious experiences to Judas Iscariot, the daily companionship of Jesus of Nazareth was not.
    Leonard Hodgson

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