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

This last-minute addition to my pack turned out to be the savior of my trip when our group was met by a relentless wave of mosquitoes. —Will Porter, Outside Online, 25 July 2025

The storyline, along with the role of savior played by wrestler Sting, helped fuel the company to its hottest period. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 July 2025

Breathable, cooling sheets can be a savior for hot sleepers, not only during summer but for year-round use, too. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 July 2025

This is her new principal, Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), who refers to Wednesday as the savior of Nevermore, a comment connected to her heroic deeds in Season 1. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 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