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

White Southerners are victims, and the KKK is made up of virtuous saviors. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Then, just before halftime, Jude Bellingham, England's savior against Mexico in the round of 32, answered again, with another strike. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2026

The last potential Sonics’ savior, Chris Hansen, was once aiming to build a new arena in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood before the arrival of the Kraken. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Who knew a seventh-round draft pick — dead last overall — would become this franchise’s savior at quarterback? — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 9 July 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