Samaritan
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Noun — A kind person who helps someone in trouble, especially a stranger (from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan).
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Etymology
From the biblical parable in Luke 10, in which a traveller from Samaria helps an injured stranger that others had ignored.
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What does “Samaritan” mean?
The word “Samaritan” means a kind person who helps someone in trouble, especially a stranger (from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan). In plain terms, someone who selflessly helps a stranger in need.
How do you pronounce “Samaritan”?
“Samaritan” is pronounced suh-MA-rih-tuhn (/səˈmɛɹɪtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Samaritan” in a sentence?
Here is “Samaritan” used in a sentence: “A passing samaritan stopped to help change her flat tyre.”
What part of speech is “Samaritan”?
“Samaritan” is a noun.
Is “Samaritan” a common word?
“Samaritan” is an uncommon word in modern English.