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

Private equity firms, once seen as potential saviors for struggling retailers, are increasingly walking away from turnaround deals when profitability doesn’t materialize quickly enough. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

They’re relied upon to provide hedonistic escape through their music, but also positioned as imperfect civil saviors operating under the structure of capitalism and the inherent parasocial power dynamics at play. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025

This is unmistakably European art house cinema, notwithstanding the director’s Palestinian/Syrian roots, complete with a sort of white German savior in the form of Hanna Schygulla, which means its post-festival chances lie largely on the continent. —Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025

Laufey’s rapid ascent has led some to anoint her as jazz’s savior. —Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for savior

• havior
• saviour
• behavior
• behaviour
• misbehavior
• misbehaviour

Kids Definition

savior

noun

sav·​ior

variants or saviour

ˈsāv-yər 

: one that saves from danger or destruction

especially, capitalized : messiah sense 1b