savior — a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪvjər/
Example Sentences
- My mom became my savior when she brought pizza during my all-night study session.
- The student loan forgiveness program was seen as a financial savior for many graduates.
- When my laptop crashed before the deadline, the IT guy was literally my savior.
savior
NOUN[/ˈseɪvjər/]
a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty
Firefighter saves child from danger
Good behavior and rich flavor make him their savior!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin salvator, meaning 'rescuer' or 'one who saves,' formed from the verb salvare (to save, protect, rescue). In Christian theology, the term is specifically applied to Jesus Christ as the divine redeemer of humanity.
Breakdown
salvare (to save, protect) + -or (agent suffix indicating one who performs the action). The -or suffix transforms the verb into a noun denoting the agent or doer.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom became my savior when she brought pizza during my all-night study session.”
“The student loan forgiveness program was seen as a financial savior for many graduates.”
“When my laptop crashed before the deadline, the IT guy was literally my savior.”
“The new medicine proved to be a savior for patients with the rare disease.”
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