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 is why airports should look at robotaxis as a savior, to be given first access, even ahead of private drivers, rather than things that get pushed to a kiss-and-fly station. —Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

In a situation like Felicity’s, time is a priority, and her saviors seemed to understand that well. —Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025

Her maternal instinct duly soothed and her savior complex fulfilled, Laura is ready to give Cherry a chance. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025

From glow-boosting serums to hydrating moisturizers, these skin saviors deliver real results. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 9 Sep. 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