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Salvation

Sa-LVAY-shuhn

/sæˈlveɪʃʌn/

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salvation

Dictionary meaning

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil.

Examples

  • The salvation of the party was the president's major concern.
  • Tourism was their economic salvation.

Synonyms: redemption

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