noun
Uncommon
saviour
Also spelled savior (US spelling)
Saviour (noun) means British and Canadian spelling of "savior" — someone who rescues another from harm. Example: “The vaccine was hailed as the saviour of public health.”
noun
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British and Canadian spelling of "savior" — someone who rescues another from harm.
"The vaccine was hailed as the saviour of public health."
How to use saviour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word and meaning as "savior," just spelled the British way.
UK vs US
Use "saviour" in UK/Canadian English, "savior" in American English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- saviours
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The vaccine was hailed as the _____ of public health.
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What does “saviour” mean?
The word “saviour” means british and Canadian spelling of "savior" — someone who rescues another from harm. In plain terms, same word and meaning as "savior," just spelled the British way.
How do you use “saviour” in a sentence?
Here is “saviour” used in a sentence: “The vaccine was hailed as the saviour of public health.”
What part of speech is “saviour”?
“Saviour” is a noun.
Is “saviour” a common word?
“Saviour” is an uncommon word in modern English.
