Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

savior

noun
/ˈseɪvjər/
Definition
A person who saves someone or something from danger or harm.
Examples
  • Many people consider the doctor to be a savior in their time of need.
  • In the story, the hero acts as a savior by helping the villagers escape the flood.
  • She felt like a savior after organizing the food drive for the homeless.
Meaning
A savior is someone who rescues or delivers others from difficulty, distress, or peril.
Synonyms
  • rescuer
  • deliverer
  • protector
  • redeemer
  • guardian