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

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

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

Except, there is one last surviving robot, one that the Inheritance believes will come back to remove all cruelty and misery — Daneel, their savior, their inheritance. —Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025

In a staggering development for global wildlife conservation, the world’s biggest rhino farmer, who has long cast himself as a savior for the species, was arrested in South Africa Tuesday on suspicion of trafficking rhino horn. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025

Eichenberg, who has struggled in his 52 NFL starts for the Dolphins, might be viewed as the savior for this troublesome offensive line. —Omar Kelly august 19, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025

In the days leading up to McLean’s outing, Mendoza didn’t want people to view the pitcher as some kind of savior. —Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 Aug. 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