salvation

noun
UK: /sælˈveɪʃən/
US: /sælˈveɪʃən/

  1. The state of being saved from harm, ruin, or loss.

    1. Work is his only salvation now.
    2. For many, education is the only salvation from a life of poverty and despair.

  2. In religion, the act of being saved from sin and its consequences, allowing you to go to heaven.

    1. She found salvation through faith.
    2. The preacher spoke of salvation and eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

redemption deliverance liberation rescue

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "salvation" in English means: The state of being saved from harm, ruin, or loss., In religion, the act of being saved from sin and its consequences, allowing you to go to heaven..

The phonetic transcription of "salvation" is /sælˈveɪʃən/ in British English and /sælˈveɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "salvation": redemption, deliverance, liberation, rescue.

Example usage of "salvation": "Work is his only salvation now.". More examples on the page.