Savior

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪviÉ™(ɹ)

Alternative forms

• saviour UK

Origin

First attested in 1300. From Middle English saviour, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvātor, from salvāre.

Full definition of savior

Noun

1. (US) A person who rescues another from harm.

Derived terms

• saviouress
• saviourhood
• saviourship

Related terms

• El Salvador
• Salvador
• Salvatore