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Good Samaritan
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Good Samaritan
n.
A compassionate person who unselfishly helps others.
[After the Samaritan passerby in the New Testament parable who was the only person to aid a man who had been beaten and robbed (Luke 10:30-37).]
Good Samaritan
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) New Testament a figure in one of Christ's parables (Luke 10:30-37) who is an example of compassion towards those in distress
2. a kindly person who helps another in difficulty or distress
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Noun1.good Samaritan - a person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy in times of trouble
benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
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His parable of the Good Samaritan was a clear example about the value we should place on people from other communities.
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