noun
Samaritans
Samaritans (noun) means a charity helpline that offers confidential emotional support to people in distress, including those considering suicide. Example: “She called the Samaritans late one night when she couldn't cope.”
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A charity helpline that offers confidential emotional support to people in distress, including those considering suicide.
"She called the Samaritans late one night when she couldn't cope."
How to use Samaritans
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known UK helpline offering support to anyone struggling emotionally.
When to use it
Chiefly a British English usage, referring to the specific charity.
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What does “Samaritans” mean?
The word “Samaritans” means a charity helpline that offers confidential emotional support to people in distress, including those considering suicide. In plain terms, a well-known UK helpline offering support to anyone struggling emotionally.
How do you use “Samaritans” in a sentence?
Here is “Samaritans” used in a sentence: “She called the Samaritans late one night when she couldn't cope.”
What part of speech is “Samaritans”?
“Samaritans” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Samaritans?
"Samaritans" (noun) means a charity helpline that offers confidential emotional support to people in distress, including those considering suicide.
