rescuer
UK: ˈrɛskjuːə | US: ˈrɛskjuər
n. a person who saves someone or something from danger or harm
n. a person or thing that provides aid or relief in a crisis
rescuer = rescue<save> + er<agent noun suffix>
- rescue (from Old French rescourre, meaning "to rescue, protect," derived from Latin re- (back) + excutere (shake off, drive out))
- er (agent suffix in English, indicating "one who does something")
Etymology Origin:
The word rescuer combines the verb rescue, rooted in the idea of "shaking off danger" (from Latin excutere), with the agent suffix -er. It evolved through Old French rescourre into Middle English rescouen, eventually forming rescuer to denote someone who performs the act of saving others. The logic reflects a direct link between action (rescue) and the doer (-er).
The firefighter was hailed as a hero and a brave rescuer.
Volunteers acted as rescuers during the flood, evacuating stranded families.
The mountain climber relied on the rescuer to reach safety.
She trained as a wildlife rescuer to help injured animals.
The organization sent a team of rescuers to the disaster zone.