savior

noun
UK: /ˈseɪviər/
US: /ˈseɪviər/

  1. A person who saves someone or something from danger or destruction.

    1. He was their savior, rescuing them from the fire.
    2. The new policy was hailed as the savior of the struggling company.

  2. A religious figure, especially Jesus Christ, regarded as redeeming humanity.

    1. Many believe Jesus is the savior of humankind.
    2. The church celebrates the birth of their savior every December.

Synonyms

redeemer guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "savior" in English means: A person who saves someone or something from danger or destruction., A religious figure, especially Jesus Christ, regarded as redeeming humanity..

The phonetic transcription of "savior" is /ˈseɪviər/ in British English and /ˈseɪviər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "savior": redeemer, guardian.

Example usage of "savior": "He was their savior, rescuing them from the fire.". More examples on the page.