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savior
noun sav·ior \ˈsāv-yər also -ˌyȯr\
: someone who saves something or someone from danger, harm, failure, etc.
Savior —used by Christians to refer to Jesus Christ
Full Definition of SAVIOR
1
: one that saves from danger or destruction
2
: one who brings salvation; specifically capitalized : jesus 1
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Variants of SAVIOR
sav·ior or sav·iour \ˈsāv-yər also -ˌyȯr\
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Origin of SAVIOR
Middle English saveour, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin salvator, from salvare to save
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with SAVIOR
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SAVIOUR Defined for Kids
savior
noun sav·ior \ˈsāv-yər\
Definition of SAVIOR for Kids
1
: a person who saves someone or something from danger or harm
2
cap : jesus christ
Variants of SAVIOR
sav·ior or sav·iour \ˈsāv-yər\
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