What is an antonym for hoodlum?

Here are some antonyms for "hoodlum," depending on the specific context:

General Antonyms:

* Law-abiding citizen

* Upstanding individual

* Model citizen

* Good Samaritan

* Honest person

* Respectable person

More Specific Antonyms:

* Gentleman/Lady (if referring to a male/female hoodlum)

* Scholar (if referring to a hoodlum's lack of education)

* Benefactor (if referring to a hoodlum's criminal acts)

The best antonym will depend on the specific context of how "hoodlum" is being used.