saviour meaning and definition

SAVIOUR noun

Definition of Saviour (noun)

1. 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)
   • synonyms: Christ, Deliverer, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Redeemer, Savior, the Nazarene
2. a person who rescues you from harm or danger
   • synonyms: deliverer, rescuer, savior