saviour

[US]/'seivjə/
[UK]/ˈsevjɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.rescuer; deliverer; someone who saves

Example Sentences

the Convent of St Saviour

I saw myself as the saviour of my country.

The people clearly saw her as their saviour.

He emerged as the potential saviour of the club.

I am either your saviour or your nemesis.

They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

In GermanAustria his fame was that of a saviour, and the mere mention of his name brought balm to the suffering and surcease of sorrow to the afflicted...

Real-world Examples

There's a saviour, and the saviour is the windmill.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

The subject, Ernest Ceriani, is depicted as a charismatic, slick-haired saviour.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He is both survivor and saviour.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

A champion, the saviour of them all.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

This little baby really was seen as a saviour.

Source: "BBC Documentary Versailles Palace" detailed explanation

" This is my greatest friend and the saviour of my life, " said Caspian.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Phileas Fogg, the saviour of Aouda, that brave and generous man, a robber!

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

The defiant rebel is dying a saviour's death, arms flung wide like the crucified Christ.

Source: The Power of Art - Pablo Picasso

Sometimes, the vehement “No! ” from people could be a saviour to you.

Source: Advice from successful people

On his arrival there, quite recovered, he overwhelmed his saviour with thanks.

Source: Gentleman Thief

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