savior

noun

sav·​ior ˈsāv-yər 

 also  -ˌyȯr

variants or saviour

1

: one that saves from danger or destruction

2

: one who brings salvation

specifically, Savior : jesus sense 1

Synonyms

• deliverer
• redeemer
• rescuer
• saver

Examples of savior in a Sentence

We all felt that she was our savior.

the policeman proved to be our savior, arriving on the scene just as we were about to be mugged

Recent Examples on the Web

Okay, but why, then, is Chalamet drawn to these voice of a generation savior roles? —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024

Flaherty, the Dodgers’ late-season savior, held the Yankees to two runs in 5⅓ innings in the opener while Cole held the Dodgers to one run in six innings. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

Get The Recipe 31 of 34 Sweet Potato-Carrot Soup Simple and healthy meals are weeknight saviors. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024

Within the first three minutes of the 98-minute movie, Talley introduces site savior Mike Collins, a bookish only child and undeniably a man of the land. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English saveour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin salvator, from salvare to save

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing savior

• white savior
• white savior complex

Kids Definition

savior

noun

sav·​ior

variants or saviour

ˈsāv-yər 

: one that saves from danger or destruction

especially, capitalized : messiah sense 1b