Samaritans

Samaritans

SAMARITANS /หˆsamaritans/
Noun United Kingdom

An organization and phone hotline known for helping people thinking about suicide. If you need help, they have people standing by to help.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Samaritans, that is."
"I've never seen such a Samaritans in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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