1. people who rescue others from harm, danger, or difficulty
Usage: British spelling; plural of saviour
2. people who preserve or protect something from loss or destruction
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The firefighters were hailed as saviours after rescuing the trapped family.
• Local volunteers became the saviours of the historic building.
• The doctors were considered saviours by the grateful patients.
• Environmental activists see themselves as saviours of the planet.
• The charity workers were true saviours to the homeless community.
• Many viewed the new technology as the saviours of the failing industry.