Samaritan: meaning, definitions and examples
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samaritan
[ sษหmรฆr.ษช.tษn ]
helping others
A person who helps others in need, especially someone who provides assistance or support to those who are suffering or in distress. Samaritans are known for their compassion and willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Synonyms
altruist, benefactor, good Samaritan
Examples of usage
- A Samaritan stopped to help the injured driver after the car accident.
- The Samaritan volunteered at the homeless shelter every weekend.
- She acted like a true Samaritan by donating to the charity organization.
Translations
Translations of the word "samaritan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น samaritano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Samariter
๐ฎ๐ฉ Samaritan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะผะฐัะธััะฝะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ samarita
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใใชใขไบบ
๐ซ๐ท samaritain
๐ช๐ธ samaritano
๐น๐ท Samaritan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ง๋ฆฌ์์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุณุงู ุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ Samaritรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ samaritรกn
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฉฌๅฉไบไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ samaritan
๐ฎ๐ธ samarรญtan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐัะธััะฝะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ แแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ samari
๐ฒ๐ฝ samaritano
Word origin
The term 'Samaritan' originates from the biblical story of the Good Samaritan, a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. In the story, a Samaritan helps a man who had been beaten and left for dead, highlighting the importance of compassion and kindness towards strangers. Over time, the term has come to symbolize anyone who selflessly helps others in need.