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Savior

sa·vior

UK/ˈseɪvjə/ US/ˈseɪvjɚ/ fairly common us

noun

1.
2.

a person who rescues you from harm or danger

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Origin

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.

Phrases

  • El Salvador
  • savior complex
  • saviour sibling
  • white savior

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