saviour

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saviour

A firefighter acts as a saviour, pulling a person from a burning building.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who rescues you from harm or danger: A "saviour" is someone who saves or delivers another person or group from a difficult, dangerous, or hopeless situation.
    • (The Saviour) Jesus Christ: In Christianity, "the Saviour" (often capitalized) specifically refers to Jesus Christ, believed to be the son of God who saves humanity from sin.
Usage and Examples

  • As a person who rescues:

    • The firefighters were hailed as saviours for rescuing the family from the burning building.
    • She felt like a saviour when she found the lost child and returned him to his parents.

  • Referring to Jesus Christ:

    • Christians believe that Jesus is the Saviour of the world.
    • They prayed to the Saviour for guidance and forgiveness.
Advanced Usage
  • "Saviour complex": A psychological construct where an individual feels a compulsive need to save other people, often to the detriment of their own well-being or the autonomy of others.
    • His constant need to fix everyone's problems stemmed from a saviour complex.
Variants and Related Words
  • Savior: The standard American English spelling of "saviour".
  • Salvation (n): The act of saving or being saved, especially from sin or harm.
    • They sought salvation from their financial troubles.
  • Save (v): To rescue or keep from harm or danger.
    • The doctor worked to save the patient's life.
Synonyms
  • Rescuer: A person who saves someone from a dangerous or distressing situation.
  • Liberator: A person who frees others from oppression or confinement.
  • Redeemer: One who redeems, especially (capitalized) a title for Jesus Christ.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To be someone's saviour: To be the person who rescues or helps someone in a critical moment.
    • You were my saviour when you lent me money for rent.
  • A saviour in disguise: Someone who helps you in a significant way, often unexpectedly or without initially appearing to be helpful.
    • The strict new manager turned out to be a saviour in disguise, as she saved the company from bankruptcy.
saviour

A firefighter acts as a saviour, pulling a person from a burning building.

Noun
  1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger
  2. a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

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