Rescuer: meaning, definitions and examples
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rescuer
[ หrษskjuษr ]
emergency response
A person who saves someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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rescuer |
Use this when referring to someone who saves others from dangerous or difficult situations, often in a professional context like firefighters or lifeguards.
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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.
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hero |
Use this for someone who performs a courageous act, often involving great personal risk or sacrifice, and is admired for their bravery.
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protector |
This term is best for someone who guards or defends others from harm, which can be both a physical or emotional role.
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Examples of usage
- He was hailed as a hero by the rescuers.
- The rescuer pulled the child from the burning building.
search and rescue
A person who helps search for and save people who are in danger or lost.
Synonyms
first responder, lifesaver, searcher.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
๐ต๐น salvador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเฅเคงเคพเคฐเคเคฐเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Retter
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyelamat
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะฒะฐะปัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ratownik
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅฉ่
๐ซ๐ท sauveteur
๐ช๐ธ rescatador
๐น๐ท kurtarฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ์กฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุฐ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกchranรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกchranรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆด่
๐ธ๐ฎ reลกevalec
๐ฎ๐ธ bjรถrgunarmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัาะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xilasedici
๐ฒ๐ฝ rescatista
Etymology
The word 'rescuer' originated from the Latin word 'rescลซtลr' 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.
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.
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