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noun

rescuer

REHSK-yoo-uh
noun
1
A person who saves someone from danger.
"The stranded hikers thanked their rescuers with tears of relief."

How to Use Rescuer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who carries out a rescue.

Common pairings
brave rescuers the rescuer's quick action

Word Forms

rescuers plural

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Etymology

From rescue plus the agent ending -er.

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