Savior: meaning, definitions and examples
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savior
[ ˈseɪvjər ]
religious
A person who saves someone or something from danger or harm, especially in a religious context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Jesus Christ is seen as the savior of humanity in Christianity.
- The prophet Muhammad is considered the savior in Islam.
general
A person who helps or saves someone from a difficult or dangerous situation.
Synonyms
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.
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:
🇵🇹 salvador
🇮🇳 उद्धारकर्ता
🇩🇪 Retter
🇮🇩 penyelamat
🇺🇦 рятівник
🇵🇱 zbawiciel
🇯🇵 救世主 (kyūseishu)
🇫🇷 sauveur
🇪🇸 salvador
🇹🇷 kurtarıcı
🇰🇷 구세주 (guseju)
🇸🇦 منقذ
🇨🇿 spasitel
🇸🇰 spasiteľ
🇨🇳 救主 (jiùzhǔ)
🇸🇮 rešitelj
🇮🇸 frelsari
🇰🇿 құтқарушы
🇬🇪 მხსნელი
🇦🇿 qurtarıcı
🇲🇽 salvador
Word origin
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.