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 of savior

• protector
• redeemer
• guardian
• rescuer
• deliverer
• saver
• keeper
• defender

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

But at this stage of Porzingis’ career, with his medical record and dearth of games played, expecting a savior for a team clinging to the eighth seed is irresponsible. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026

An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026

But the fatty fish is not the skin care and weight-loss savior some influencers suggest. —Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026

Luckily the unsung saviors of security started breaking down boxes and handing them to concertgoers to fan themselves. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026

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