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samaritans

 

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Noun samaritan has 1 sense
  1. good Samaritan, Samaritan - a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble
    --1 is a kind of benefactor, helper

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Samaritans

Noun (plural): Samaritans

Definition: A member of a religious community originating in ancient Samaria, now mainly located in the modern-day Israeli city of Nablus. They follow a form of Judaism and consider themselves descendants of the ancient Israelites.

Example sentence: The Samaritans have preserved many ancient Jewish traditions and rituals.

Noun (plural): samaritans

Definition: Compassionate and helpful individuals who assist and support those in distress or in need of emotional support.

Example sentence: The Samaritans provided round-the-clock counseling for people in crisis via their helpline.

Adjective: Samaritan

Definition: Relating to the region of Samaria or the Samaritan people.

Example sentence: The Samaritan synagogue is an important historical landmark in Nablus.

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