Samaritan
nounmasculine/sɐmɐɾiˈtɐnu/low
sa·ma·ri·ta·no
Definition
An inhabitant of the ancient region of Samaria; a charitable and helpful person (alluding to the biblical parable).
In the parable, the Good Samaritan helped the injured man.
She was a real Samaritan, always volunteering at the shelter.
Common collocations
Good SamaritanSamaritan parableSamaritan act
Etymology
Do latim 'samaritanus', do grego 'Samareitês', referente a Samaria.