salvation
UK: sælˈveɪʃən | US: sælˈveɪʃən
n. the act of saving or protecting from harm, loss, or destruction
n. (theology) deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ
n. a source or means of being saved
The word "salvation" traces back to Latin salvatio, meaning "a saving or delivering." It entered Middle English via Old French salvation, retaining its core meaning of rescue or preservation. The theological sense emerged in Christian contexts, reflecting the idea of spiritual deliverance. The morpheme salv persists in related words like "salvage" and "salve," all tied to the concept of saving or healing.
The firefighters worked tirelessly for the salvation of those trapped in the building.
Many believers find comfort in the idea of salvation through faith.
Environmentalists advocate for the salvation of endangered species.
The new policy was seen as the salvation of the struggling economy.
His quick thinking was the salvation of the entire team during the crisis.