The ancient capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel, in the modern West Bank. / An ancient region in the region of Palestine, mostly in the northern part of the modern West Bank.

A native, or inhabitant of Samaria; especially one practising the religious traditions originating in that region. / A charitable person, one who helps others (from the Bible story in Luke 10:30–37).

Of, or relating to Samaria or Samaritans.

The ancient language of Samaria: a dialect of Hebrew.

The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple.

plural of samara

(mineralogy) A shiny black radioactive mineral that contains a complex mixture of rare earth oxides

plural of samarskite

plural of Samaritan

(UK) A telephone helpline providing support to those at risk of suicide.