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

Link will be the scope's savior, if all goes to plan, meeting up with Swift in LEO and boosting it to a higher altitude. —Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2026

In dry, colder months, a [heavier] body oil is a savior for the skin, offering deep hydration. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026

After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner. —Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026

And catcher Chadwick Tromp emerged as the unexpected savior this time in their 5-4 victory in 11 innings. —Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 May 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