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

Comments By the time David Corenswet's Clark Kent is in full swing as the Man of Steel of this summer's Superman, Earth already has a few saviors. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025

And there is something else worth noting, as the president calls in the Guard and positions himself as the savior of law-and-order. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025

Over the weekend, the administration deployed the National Guard to respond to L.A. protestors, a show of force intended to reinforce a narrative that subtly casts Trump as the patriotic savior protecting Americans from the unruly masses defending immigrant criminals. —Paola Ramos, Time, 9 June 2025

Sheet pan meals are one of our busy night saviors, and this one comes together in just 10 minutes of hands-on time. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 7 June 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