savior

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun 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)
  2. noun a person who rescues you from harm or danger

Etymology

First attested in 1300 as Middle English saveour, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvātor, from salvō. Doublet of salvator. Displaced native Old English hǣlend.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, the Nazarene, Jesus Christ, Christ, Saviour, Good Shepherd, Redeemer, Deliverer

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