Good Samaritan

noun

Definition of Good Samaritan

Examples of Good Samaritan in a Sentence

We had a flat tire on the highway but fortunately a Good Samaritan stopped to help us change it.

First Known Use of Good Samaritan

1843, in the meaning defined above

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Good Samaritan

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Good Samaritan

: a person who helps other people and especially strangers when they have trouble

good samaritan

noun
good sa·​mar·​i·​tan | \ -sə-ˈmar-ə-tən\

Legal Definition of good samaritan

: one who voluntarily renders aid to another in distress although under no duty to do so

History and Etymology for Good Samaritan

from the good Samaritan in the New Testament parable (Luke 10:30–37)