Saviour

usgb/ˈseɪvjər/
noun

Person who rescues or helps someone from danger, suffering or problems.

When she was struggling with her studies, her tutor felt like a saviour.
Visual representation of "saviour" - Person who rescues or helps someone from danger, suffering or problems

Often appears as...

  • a real saviour
  • personal saviour
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Positive Connotation

The term 'saviour' implies a positive action and is often accompanied by feelings of relief and gratitude.

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After repairing our boat mid-sea, he was our saviour from certain peril.
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Figurative Use

'Saviour' can be used metaphorically to describe someone who provides a crucial solution.

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The new investor was seen as the saviour of the struggling company.
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Heroic Actions

'Saviour' often implies that someone has performed a heroic or noteworthy act.

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The firefighter was hailed as a local saviour after saving the children from the fire.
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