SINCE 1828
Samaritan
noun
Sa·mar·i·tan
| \ sə-ˈmer-ə-tən
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Definition of Samaritan
1
: a native or inhabitant of Samaria
2
[ from the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:30–37 ]
: a person who is generous in helping those in distress
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