English dictionary

salvation

/s/&/l'v/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

noun.act

Synonyms redemption

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a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness

noun.act

Examples
Tourism was their economic salvation.

They turned to individualism as their salvation.

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the state of being saved or preserved from harm

noun.state

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saving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situation

noun.act

Examples
The salvation of his party was the president's major concern.

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The act of saving; preservation or deliverance from destruction, danger, or great calamity.

noun

Source: webster1913