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-shnəl
adjective -shə-nᵊl
Synonyms
- deliverance
- rescue
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Example Sentences
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 Reb Levik’s spiritual greatness lives on this day as countless stories of miraculous salvation unfold for many who trek to visit his tomb with heartfelt prayers for his Divine intercession. 
Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Literature abounds with characters who jury-rig salvation out of scraps. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Americans forget that salvation comes only to individuals who work themselves to dust. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 Those who wait for God will be rewarded with salvation for their trust. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 In a roundabout way, water also led to the site’s salvation. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 Have faith that Jesus Christ will save sinners who seek salvation. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 But the raw, primal energy of an evangelical movement that finds salvation in Trump and Republican control of the U.S. Senate? Gareth Vipers, WSJ, 13 June 2022 But this championship brought salvation for men without numbers, too. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2022 See More
Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Literature abounds with characters who jury-rig salvation out of scraps. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Americans forget that salvation comes only to individuals who work themselves to dust. Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 Those who wait for God will be rewarded with salvation for their trust. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 In a roundabout way, water also led to the site’s salvation. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 Have faith that Jesus Christ will save sinners who seek salvation. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 11 July 2022 But the raw, primal energy of an evangelical movement that finds salvation in Trump and Republican control of the U.S. Senate? Gareth Vipers, WSJ, 13 June 2022 But this championship brought salvation for men without numbers, too. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2022 See More 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 or evil
2
: something that saves from danger or difficulty
The book was my salvation from boredom.
salvation
noun
as in rescue
the saving from danger or evil we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rescue
- redemption
- deliverance
- recovery
- protection
- ransom
- defense
- security
- safeguarding
- preservation
- safeguard
- guardianship
- conservation
- extrication
- safekeeping
- guard
- in real life
- in reality
- in reason
- in record numbers
- in record time
- in reference to
- in regard to
- in regular use
- in rehearsal
- in relation to
- in rem
- in remission
- in repose
- in req
- in rerum natura
- in reserve
- in residence
- in respect of
- in respect to
- in retrospect
- in return
- in reverse
- in reverse gear
- in reverse order
- in rhythm