- a figure in one of Christ's parables (Luke 10:30–37) who is an example of compassion towards those in distress
- a kindly person who helps another in difficulty or distress
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Good Samaritan n
good (or Good) Sa•mar•i•tan /ˈgʊd səˈmærɪtən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Biblea person who freely gives help to those in distress or need.
good′ Samar′itan,
- Biblea person who gratuitously gives help or sympathy to those in distress. Luke 10:30–37.
- 1840–50
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