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savior

/ˈseɪvjər/
(UK: saviour)
sav · ior
Plural:saviors
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Adjective:saviorly
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• noun

1

American A person who saves someone or something from danger, harm, or difficulty.

Example

"The firefighter was hailed as a savior after pulling the trapped residents from the burning building."

2

American In Christianity and other religious traditions, a title for God or Jesus Christ as the redeemer of humanity from sin.

Example

"During the holiday service, the congregation sang hymns celebrating the birth of their Savior."

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• Rhymes for savior

• Nearby Words

saving
savingly
savings
savior
savor
savoriness
savory

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvatorem, derived from salvare ('to save'), ultimately from Latin salvus ('safe, healthy').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Savior. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/savior
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