Saviour

¹

/ ˈseɪvjə /

noun

1. Christianity Jesus Christ regarded as the saviour of men from sin

saviour

²

/ ˈseɪvjə /

noun

1. a person who rescues another person or a thing from danger or harm

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saviour¹

C13 saveour, from Old French, from Church Latin Salvātor the Saviour; see save ¹

Example Sentences

Without this word of humility and obedience the incarnation of our divine Saviour would not have been accomplished.

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The man who allows himself to be crucified is no true saviour, because by allowing it he renders himself powerless to save.

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St. Saviour's—designed by Mr. Hibbert, architect, of this town—is one of the handsomest and best finished churches we have seen.

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It may also be worthy of mention that we saw fewer sleepers at St. Saviour's than in any other place of worship yet visited by us.

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Educational business in connection with St. Saviour's is carried on in various parts of the district.

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