SAMARITAN

Samaritan

(noun) a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

Samaritan (plural Samaritans)

A native, or inhabitant of Samaria; especially one practising the religious traditions originating in that region.

A charitable person, one who helps others (from the Bible story in Luke 10:30–37).

(UK) A person who works for the Samaritans telephone helpline, taking calls from the public.

Adjective

Samaritan (not comparable)

Of, or relating to Samaria or Samaritans.

Proper noun

Samaritan

The ancient language of Samaria: a dialect of Hebrew.

Anagrams

• Sarmatian

Noun

samaritan (plural samaritans)

a Good Samaritan

Anagrams

• Sarmatian

Source: Wiktionary


Sa*mar"i*tan, a. Etym: [L. Samaritanus.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Samaria, in Palestine.

– n.

Definition: A native or inhabitant of Samaria; also, the language of Samaria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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