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-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms

• rescue
• redemption

Examples of salvation in a Sentence

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

Those emotional generators are apparent on the title track, a minimal hymn of salvation wrapped in Springsteen’s quivering voice. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 June 2025

Teaming up with Rebels like the enigmatic Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and the sarcastic droid K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Jyn’s quest for salvation and redemption runs right up to the beginning of the original film, Star Wars: A New Hope. —Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 June 2025

Netflix’s Devil May Cry follows Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch), a young demon hunter who turns out to be the world’s best hope for salvation when a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell. —Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 18 June 2025

Iranian leaders might see this as their best option for salvation, given how badly Tehran’s conventional capabilities and proxy network has been degraded. —Hal Brands, Twin Cities, 16 June 2025

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

Rhymes for salvation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

salvation

noun

sal·​va·​tion sal-ˈvā-shən 

1

: the saving of a person from sin

2

: something that saves

3

: the saving from danger or evil