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Savior: meaning, definitions and examples

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savior

 

[ หˆseษชvjษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A person who saves someone or something from danger or harm, especially in a religious context.

Synonyms

deliverer, redeemer, rescuer

Examples of usage

  • Jesus Christ is seen as the savior of humanity in Christianity.
  • The prophet Muhammad is considered the savior in Islam.
Context #2 | Noun

general

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

Synonyms

guardian, hero, protector

Examples of usage

  • The lifeguard acted as a savior by rescuing the drowning swimmer.
  • She was a savior to the stranded hikers in the mountains.
Context #3 | Noun

pop culture

A character in a story or movie who saves others from peril, often with extraordinary abilities or powers.

Synonyms

action hero, protagonist, superhero

Examples of usage

  • Superman is often portrayed as a savior in the comic books.
  • The chosen one is the savior who will defeat the dark forces in the fantasy novel.

Translations

Translations of the word "savior" 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 ั€ัั‚ั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbawiciel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•‘ไธ–ไธป (kyลซseishu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salvador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurtarฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์„ธ์ฃผ (guseju)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spasitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spasiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•‘ไธป (jiรนzhว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reลกitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frelsari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurtarฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salvador

Etymology

The word 'savior' originated from the Latin word 'salvator' which means 'one who saves'. It has been used in religious contexts for centuries, referring to figures like Jesus Christ and the Buddha. The concept of a savior has also been prominent in mythology and folklore, with heroes saving the day in epic tales. In modern times, the term is often used in a figurative sense to describe someone who rescues others from harm or difficulty.

See also: autosave, save, saved, saver, saving, savings, unsaved.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,693, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.