savior
word
/ˈseɪvjɝ/
SAY-vyur
/ˈseɪvjɜː/
SAY-vyur
Definition
A savior is someone who saves a person or group from danger, harm, or difficulty. The word is often used in religious contexts, especially for someone seen as a rescuer or redeemer.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary term; common in religious and figurative contexts ('a savior in my darkest hour'). Less often used in everyday conversation. Do not confuse with 'server' or 'saver'.
Spanish: salvadorPortuguese (BR): salvadorPortuguese (PT): salvadorChinese (Simplified): 救世主Chinese (Traditional): 救世主Hindi: उद्धारकर्ताArabic: المنقذBengali: উদ্ধারকারী - ত্রাণকর্তাRussian: спасительJapanese: 救世主 - 救い主Vietnamese: cứu tinh - đấng cứu thếKorean: 구세주 - 구원자Turkish: kurtarıcıUrdu: نجات دہندہ - مسیحاIndonesian: penyelamat
Example Sentences
The firefighter was a savior to the family.
basic
For many people, hope is a savior in hard times.
basic
She called him her savior after he helped her.
basic
After the accident, the nurse was like a savior to me.
natural
Some people see technology as the savior of the modern world.
natural
He showed up out of nowhere and became the team's unexpected savior.
natural