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Definition do-gooder in British English

do-gooder noun

[countable] noun
/ˌduː ˈɡʊdə(r)/
1

someone who always tries to help people, especially people who are poor or in trouble. This word is used as a criticism, to suggest that their help is unnecessary or unsuitable.

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Definition do-gooder in British English