Samaritanism

noun

Sa·​mar·​i·​tan·​ism

-ᵊnˌizəm,

-əˌni-

plural -s

1

a

: the religious doctrine of the Samaritans

b

: an expression characteristic of the Samaritan dialect

2

or samaritanism : a compassionate character or deed

Word History

Etymology

Samaritan entry 1 + -ism

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