Naz′a‐rene″ (?), n. [L. Nazarenus, Gr. �, fr. � Nazareth.] 1. A native or inhabitant of Nazareth; — a term of contempt applied to Christ and the early Christians.
2. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect of Judaizing Christians in the first and second centuries, who observed the laws of Moses, and held to certain heresies.