Nazarene
noun
Naz·a·rene
ˌna-zə-ˈrēn 
1
: a native or resident of Nazareth
2
b
: a member of the Church of the Nazarene that is a Protestant denomination deriving from the merging of three holiness groups, stressing sanctification, and following Methodist polity
Nazarene
adjective
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Mansfield is an associate professor of music and director of bands at Point Loma Nazarene University, having joined the PLNU faculty after a 22-year career with the U.S. Navy music program.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Senior Kai Staniland of Ventura has committed to Point Loma Nazarene for women’s basketball. . .
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
This was then turned over to Mount Vernon Nazarene University, giving it a source of revenue (and a cheerful place for visitors to stay).
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Dakota had returned home for summer break from Point Loma Nazarene University when he was struck, KGTV reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 July 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Senior Kai Staniland of Ventura has committed to Point Loma Nazarene for women’s basketball. . .
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
This was then turned over to Mount Vernon Nazarene University, giving it a source of revenue (and a cheerful place for visitors to stay).
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Dakota had returned home for summer break from Point Loma Nazarene University when he was struck, KGTV reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 July 2025
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“Nazarene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nazarene. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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