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in Christianity
: the act of saving someone from sin or evil : the state of being saved from sin or evil
Pray for salvation.
2
: something that saves someone or something from danger or a difficult situation
The new medication has been her salvation. [=has saved her]
Tourism has been the salvation of the island.
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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/salvation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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