saviour

US savior

/ (ˈseɪvjə) /

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noun

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

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Word Origin for saviour

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

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British Dictionary definitions for saviour (2 of 2)

Saviour

US Savior

/ (ˈseɪvjə) /

noun

Christianity Jesus Christ regarded as the saviour of men from sin

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How to use saviour in a sentence

Without this word of humility and obedience the incarnation of our divine Saviour would not have been accomplished.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
The man who allows himself to be crucified is no true saviour, because by allowing it he renders himself powerless to save.
The Everlasting Arms|Joseph Hocking
St. Saviour's—designed by Mr. Hibbert, architect, of this town—is one of the handsomest and best finished churches we have seen.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus
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.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus

Educational business in connection with St. Saviour's is carried on in various parts of the district.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus