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

But Stone's performance as Whitney — a delusional white savior masquerading as an ally — was undeniably phenomenal and seemed like a lock for a nomination. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 July 2024

There’s this untethered buoyancy in the Democratic Party that almost feels hysterical — this idea that the party could hold some nicey-nice pseudo-primary beauty pageant and some shiny winner would emerge as its savior. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024

Like many We-Vibe toys, this one can also sync with an app so a partner can control it from afar (hello, long-distance relationship savior). —Sarah Madaus, SELF, 10 July 2024

Lionel Messi is hero/savior in MLS, but Caitlin Clark is resented in WNBA. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 July 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

Kids Definition

savior

noun

sav·​ior

variants or saviour

ˈsāv-yər 

: one that saves from danger or destruction

especially, capitalized : messiah sense 1b