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salvation

 

[ salˈveɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious belief

The act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction, or sin. In Christianity, salvation is the deliverance of humankind from sin and its consequences through Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

deliverance, redemption, rescue

Examples of usage

  • Many people find salvation through their faith.
  • She prayed for salvation from her troubles.
  • The concept of salvation is central to many religions.
Context #2 | Noun

secular belief

The act of saving or protecting from harm or danger. It can also refer to the preservation or deliverance from destruction, difficulty, or evil.

Synonyms

help, relief, rescue

Examples of usage

  • The lifeguard's quick action was a salvation for the drowning swimmer.
  • Education can be a salvation for those in poverty.
  • Finding a job was her salvation from financial ruin.

Translations

Translations of the word "salvation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salvação

🇮🇳 उद्धार

🇩🇪 Erlösung

🇮🇩 keselamatan

🇺🇦 спасіння

🇵🇱 zbawienie

🇯🇵 救済 (きゅうさい)

🇫🇷 salut

🇪🇸 salvación

🇹🇷 kurtuluş

🇰🇷 구원 (救援)

🇸🇦 خلاص

🇨🇿 spása

🇸🇰 spása

🇨🇳 救赎 (jiùshú)

🇸🇮 rešitev

🇮🇸 frelsun

🇰🇿 құтқарылу

🇬🇪 ხსნა

🇦🇿 xilas

🇲🇽 salvación

Etymology

The word 'salvation' originated from the Latin word 'salvatio', which means 'a saving'. It has been used in religious contexts for centuries, particularly in Christianity where it is associated with the deliverance of humanity from sin through divine intervention. Over time, the concept of salvation has also been adopted in secular contexts to refer to the act of saving or rescuing from various dangers or difficulties.

See also: salvager.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,567, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.