Rescuer: meaning, definitions and examples

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rescuer

 

[ หˆrษ›skjuษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emergency response

A person who saves someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.

Synonyms

hero, protector, savior.

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Word Description / Examples
rescuer

Use this when referring to someone who saves others from dangerous or difficult situations, often in a professional context like firefighters or lifeguards.

  • The rescuer pulled the swimmer from the rough waters
  • Firefighters acted as rescuers during the building fire
savior

Use this for someone who saves others, often with a more intense or dramatic sense, and can sometimes carry a deeper, almost spiritual or emotional connotation.

  • She was seen as the savior of the village after she opened a new clinic
  • He felt a deep gratitude towards his savior who had pulled him from the wrecked car
hero

Use this for someone who performs a courageous act, often involving great personal risk or sacrifice, and is admired for their bravery.

  • He was hailed as a hero for saving the child from the burning house
  • War veterans are often considered heroes in their communities
protector

This term is best for someone who guards or defends others from harm, which can be both a physical or emotional role.

  • Parents often see themselves as protectors of their children
  • The security guard acted as a protector for the pop star during the concert

Examples of usage

  • He was hailed as a hero by the rescuers.
  • The rescuer pulled the child from the burning building.
Context #2 | Noun

search and rescue

A person who helps search for and save people who are in danger or lost.

Synonyms

first responder, lifesaver, searcher.

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rescuer

This term is best used for someone who actively saves people from dangerous situations such as fires, floods, or accidents.

  • The firefighter was a brave rescuer who saved many lives during the wildfire.
  • She worked as a rescuer, helping people trapped in collapsed buildings.
searcher

This term is best used for individuals or teams who are actively looking for missing people or objects, often in search and rescue operations.

  • The searcher combed through the forest looking for any signs of the missing hiker.
  • A team of searchers was dispatched to find the lost dog.
first responder

This term is appropriate for professionals such as paramedics, police officers, and firefighters who are the first to arrive at an emergency scene.

  • The first responder quickly stabilized the injured man before the ambulance arrived.
  • First responders include professionals who are trained to handle emergencies efficiently.
lifesaver

Although similar to 'rescuer', this term is often used more informally to describe someone who helps in a critical situation, not necessarily in a professional capacity.

  • Thank you for bringing me some food, you're a real lifesaver!
  • The doctor was a lifesaver, performing the surgery just in time.

Examples of usage

  • The rescuers combed the mountain for the missing hikers.
  • She trained as a rescuer to help in natural disasters.

Translations

Translations of the word "rescuer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salvador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคงเคพเคฐเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Retter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyelamat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัั‚ัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ratownik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•‘ๅŠฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauveteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rescatador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurtarฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์กฐ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกchranรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกchranรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•‘ๆด่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reลกevalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjรถrgunarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xilasedici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rescatista

Etymology

The word 'rescuer' originated from the Latin word 'rescลซtลr' meaning 'one who delivers,' which evolved into Middle English as 'rescuer.' The concept of rescuing has been a fundamental part of human society throughout history, with individuals or groups dedicated to saving others in times of peril or need.

See also: rescue, unrescued.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,398, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.