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

Here's a rundown of how the Cerritos becomes the unlikely savior of reality, and what this final episode means for the future of the Lower Deckers. Spoiler warning! —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024

Meanwhile, Mayfield was also in Carolina with Darnold after his tenure as the first overall pick and hopeful savior of the Cleveland Browns flamed out. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024

Now Musk is attempting to brand himself the savior of America's youth, and some aren't buying his motives. —Peter Suciu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

The early church fathers wisely chose the day near the winter solstice as the date to celebrate Christ’s birth, the return of light becoming associated with the hope of the world in the birth of the savior. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 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