Arabic word sheet
نَصِيرٌ
Helper, supporter
- Type
- noun
- Root
- ن ص ر
Meaning and usage
Helper, supporter
One who helps someone and takes his side, above all against an adversary: an ally one can count on.
كَانَ الْجَارُ نَصِيرًا لِسَامِي فِي الْخِلَافِ.
The neighbour was a supporter of Sāmī in the dispute.
Plural
أَنْصَارٌ / نُصَرَاءُ
Word family
What the root means ن ص ر
The root carries the idea of coming to someone's aid, above all the aid of a person who has been wronged, against his adversary. From it come help and victory, the one who lends his support, defending oneself and asking for help.
to help, to aid against an adversary
help; victory
نَصْرٌ
one who helps
help, support
نُصْرَةٌ
to defend oneself against a wrongdoer; to prevail
اِنْتَصَرَ
to ask for help
اِسْتَنْصَرَ
Synonyms
helper, one who assists
مُعِينٌ
Said of one who gives help of any kind, whereas the headword names one who takes your side, above all against an adversary.