TheSalvation Army is a Christian organization that aims to spread Christianity and care for the poor. Its members wear military-style uniforms.
...a Salvation Army hostel.
Salvation Army in British English
noun
a.
a Christian body founded in 1865 by William Booth and organized on quasi-military lines for evangelism and social work among poor people
b.
(as modifier)
the Salvation Army Hymn Book
Salvation Army in American English
an international organization on semi-military lines, founded in England by William Booth in 1865for religious and philanthropic purposes among the very poor: name adopted in 1878
Derived forms
Salvationist (Salˈvationist)
noun
Examples of 'Salvation Army' in a sentence
Salvation Army
Between you and Nobby I may as well join the Salvation Army !
Malcolm, John WHISTLER IN THE DARK (1976)
sober, mild-mannered featherweight who when the altercation began was standing on a corner ringing a bell for the Salvation Army.
Adair, Tom (Intro) THREE KINDS OF KISSING - SCOTTISH SHORT STORIES (1976)
The others he had attended, Anglican, City Hall and, in one case, Salvation Army, had lasted only a couple of hours.
Wright, Eric A BODY SURROUNDED BY WATER (1976)
There was one fairly large room with a convertible sofa and a sprinkling of Salvation Army furniture.