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Samaritan

Noun: A person who helps and provides aid to others, especially in times of distress or need.

Example sentence: The samaritan rushed to the accident scene and administered CPR to the injured victim until the paramedics arrived.

Noun: A native or inhabitant of Samaria, an ancient region in Palestine.

Example sentence: The Samaritans had a unique dialect and religious practices that differed from those of the surrounding tribes.

Noun: A member of a modern religious community based on the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Samaritans.

Example sentence: The Samaritans continue to preserve their ancient religious customs and rituals in their community in Israel.

Adjective: Pertaining to Samaritans or the region of Samaria.

Example sentence: The Samaritan woman told stories of her ancestors who had lived in the Samaritan village for generations.

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