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

From Layer 1 To Layer 2 As Layer 1 blockchains face these growing pains, Layer 2 solutions have become potential saviors. —Wesley Crook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Bonnie, Colm, and Donal, meanwhile, are all thrashing about in whirlpools of their own delusion and desperation, and each has fixated on the wrong savior. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024

Now, as a Bears rookie, Williams has catalyzed a 4-2 start and has much of a passionate fan base believing the never-ending search for a QB savior may be over. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024

But even for Niccol, the guy known throughout the industry as something of a savior to spiraling companies, this is going to be a Herculean task. —Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 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