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

Swift’s film is the latest boon to movie theaters, which have benefited in recent months from several unlikely saviors. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025

The 69-year-old JPMorgan CEO has become the face of American banking over his decades-long career—and was even at one point, Wall Street’s savior. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025

He should be given some more opportunities, can be a third-down savior. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025

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

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