saviour

/ˈseɪvər/ /ˈseɪvjər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who saves others from a difficult or unpleasant situation.

“The rescuers were hailed as saviours for their bravery.”

2. noun

A person, especially a deity, worshipped or revered as a saviour or savour of humanity.

“In many cultures, Jesus is considered the saviour and a symbol of redemption.”

3. verb

To save or rescue someone or something from a difficult or unpleasant situation.

“The firefighters were able to saviour the trapped family from the burning building.”

Synonyms

  • deliverer
  • redeemer
  • rescuer

Antonyms

  • destroyer
  • perpetrator