Meaning & use
Saviour
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British spelling of savior: a person who saves or rescues someone or something from danger or harm.
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The lifeguard was hailed as a saviour after pulling the swimmer from the current.
In Christian belief, Jesus Christ is referred to as the Saviour.
A note on using this word
The '-our' spelling is standard in British, Australian, and Canadian English, while American English uses 'savior.'
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