Sa·mar·i·tan·ism
| \ -ᵊnˌizəm, -əˌni- \
plural -s
Definition of Samaritanism
1a
: the religious doctrine of the Samaritans
b
: an expression characteristic of the Samaritan dialect
2
or samaritanism
: a compassionate character or deed
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