A town of northern Israel southeast of Haifa. Settled in prehistoric times, it is first mentioned in the New Testament as the boyhood home of Jesus. The modern town is a trade center and pilgrimage site.
(Placename) a town in N Israel, in Lower Galilee: the home of Jesus in his youth. Pop: 62 700 (2003 est)
Naz•a•reth(ˈnæz ər əθ)
a town in N Israel: the childhood home of Jesus. 45,600.