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Lifesaver vs Savior - What's the difference?

lifesaver | savior |

As a noun lifesaver

is someone or something that saves lives.

As a proper noun savior is

jesus christ.

lifesaver

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone or something that saves lives.
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  • (figuratively) Someone or something that is very useful or helpful.

    • savior

    English

    Alternative forms

    * saviour (UK)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A person who rescues another from harm.

    • Derived terms

    * saviouress * saviourhood * saviourship

    Related terms

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