Arabic word sheet
نَاصِرٌ
Helper, supporter
- Type
- noun
- Root
- ن ص ر
Meaning and usage
Helper, supporter
One who takes someone's side and comes to his aid, above all against an adversary or an injustice.
كَانَ رَامِي نَاصِرًا لِصَدِيقِهِ فِي الْخِلَافِ.
Rami was his friend's supporter in the dispute.
Plural
أَنْصَارٌ / نَاصِرُونَ
Word family
What the root means ن ص ر
The basic verb means to help someone who is wronged, to stand by him against his adversary. The helper is the one who does so; victory, support, mutual help and getting the upper hand grow from the same idea.
to help, to give victory
help, victory
نَصْرٌ
support, backing
نُصْرَةٌ
ally, defender
to get the upper hand, to take revenge
اِنْتَصَرَ
to help one another
تَنَاصَرَ
Synonyms
helper
مُعِينٌ
Broader: he helps with any task, with no idea of an adversary to face.
Opposites
one who forsakes
خَاذِلٌ