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

Ani and Ivan are each searching for a kind of salvation that the myth of America promises. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

White Christian evangelicals emphasize personal salvation and strict social norms around gender. —Axios, 28 Oct. 2024

Located in the southern region of Puglia, Lecce suffered a 6-0 home defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday, with manager Luca Gotti declaring that the salvation miracle is their sole objective. —David Ferrini, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Also calling for Roberson's salvation: groups representing parental rights, autism advocates, faith leaders and anti-death penalty groups including the Innocence Project, and best-selling author John Grisham. —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 16 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