salvation

noun

sal·​va·​tion sal-ˈvā-shən 

1

a

: deliverance from the power and effects of sin

b

: the agent or means that effects salvation

c

Christian Science : the realization of the supremacy of infinite Mind over all bringing with it the destruction of the illusion of sin, sickness, and death

2

: liberation from ignorance or illusion

3

a

: preservation from destruction or failure

b

: deliverance from danger or difficulty

salvational

sal-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms

• deliverance
• rescue

Examples of salvation in a Sentence

Tourism has been the salvation of the island.

we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes

Recent Examples on the Web

Hands aloft, swaying in full praise and salvation, defined one of the evening's more stunning moments. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2024

If Iranian forces withdraw from Syria, the regime could be pushed to the brink of defeat and may increasingly look toward Russia for salvation. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024

Moss is far from alone in seeking salvation in displays of power or violence that call themselves care. —Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024

The player controls eight different characters in the space of one night, leading them to make choices that can either spell their salvation or their doom, with QTE (quick time event) button mashes scattered throughout. —Aimee Hart, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English salvacion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin salvation-, salvatio, from salvare to save — more at save

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

salvation

noun

sal·​va·​tion sal-ˈvā-shən 

1

: the saving of a person from sin

2

: something that saves

3

: the saving from danger or evil