Definition of SALVATION

salvation

Meanings

Plural: salvations

Noun

  • (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
  • a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness
    • "tourism was their economic salvation"
    • "they turned to individualism as their salvation"
  • the state of being saved or preserved from harm
  • saving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situation
    • "the salvation of his party was the president's major concern"
  • The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).
  • The act of saving, rescuing (in any context), providing needed safety or liberation; something that does this.
  • The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved.

Verb

  • To save, in the religious sense; to bring to salvation.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English savacioun, from Old French savaciun, salvaciun, from Latin salvātiō. Displaced native Old English hǣlu.

Synonyms

redemption

Antonyms

damnation, perdition

Scrabble Score: 12

salvation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
salvation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
salvation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

salvation is a valid Words With Friends word