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Samaritan

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/sɐmɐɾiˈtɐnu/sa·ma·ri·ta·no

Definition

1

An inhabitant of the ancient region of Samaria; a charitable and helpful person (alluding to the biblical parable).

Usage examples

In the parable, the Good Samaritan helped the injured man.
She was a real Samaritan, always volunteering at the shelter.

Common combinations

Good SamaritanSamaritan parableSamaritan act