savior

a person who saves from danger or destruction, one who rescues or delivers

Not to be confused with:

saver – a person who saves, especially money

savor – a characteristic taste, flavor, etc.; to appreciate or enjoy the taste of; to enjoy an experience

sav·ior

(sāv′yər)

1. A person who rescues another from harm, danger, or loss.

2. Savior Christianity Jesus.

[Middle English saviour, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvātor, from salvāre, to save; see save¹.]

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sav•ior

or sav•iour

(ˈseɪv yər)

n.

1. a person who saves, rescues, or delivers: the savior of the country.

2. (cap.) a title of God, esp. of Jesus.

[1250–1300; Middle English saveour, sauveur < Old French sauvëour < Late Latin salvātor=salvā(re) to save¹ + Latin -tor -tor]

usage: See -or¹.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	Savior - a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) Christ, Deliverer, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Redeemer, Saviour, the Nazarene
	2.	savior - a person who rescues you from harm or danger rescuer, saviour, deliverer messiah, christ - any expected deliverer benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

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