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Synonyms for savior

Grammar : Noun
Spell : seyv-yer
Phonetic Transcription : ˈseɪv yər

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Définition of savior

Origin :
  • c.1300, "one who delivers or rescues from peril," also a title of Jesus Christ, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvatorem (nominative salvator) "a saver, preserver" (cf. Spanish salvador, Italian salvatore), from salvatus, past participle of salvare "to save" (see save (v.)). In Christian sense, a translation of Greek soter "savior." Replaced Old English hælend, literally "healing," noun use of present participle of hælan (see heal).
  • noun person who redeems, aids in time of difficulty
Example sentences :
  • This, sir, is your exposition of the Savior's rule of right.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • The war god Guan Di also is appealed to as a savior in all sorts of emergencies.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • The most beautiful fictions ever written were the parables of the Savior.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various
  • Like his other hymns most of his hymns to the Savior are objective rather than subjective.
  • Extract from : « Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark » by Jens Christian Aaberg
  • He ascribes fanaticism also to the savior of Paris that was to be—Trochu.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various
  • At the time of the Savior's birth, Israel was ruled by alien monarchs.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • So passed the boyhood, youth, and early manhood of the Savior of mankind.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • Its fate had been definitely foretold by the Savior Himself.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • If Kate seeks to be good, loving her Savior, she will be happy indeed.
  • Extract from : « Aunt Amy » by Francis Forrester
  • Their savior was pinioned by the steel tip fast to the unyielding granite.
  • Extract from : « Flamsted quarries » by Mary E. Waller

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