savior
/ˈseɪvjə/ · sav·i·or
noun
- A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm. The firefighter was hailed as a savior after rescuing the family from the burning building.
- A child who is born to provide an organ or cell transplant to a sibling who has an otherwise fatal disease. The couple's baby was a savior for their ailing sister, who needed a bone marrow transplant to survive.
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Did you know? The concept of a savior has been present in various cultures and mythologies throughout history, often symbolizing hope and redemption. In Christianity, Jesus is considered the ultimate savior, who saved humanity from sin and death.