salvation
word
/sæɫˈveɪʃən/
sal-VAY-shuhn
/sælvˈeɪʃən/
sal-VAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of being saved from harm, danger, or especially from sin and its consequences; often refers to spiritual rescue in religious contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and often used in religious or philosophical contexts. Frequently seen with phrases like 'seek salvation', 'offer salvation', or 'find salvation'. Can also be used metaphorically for any kind of rescue or relief.
Spanish: salvaciónPortuguese (BR): salvaçãoPortuguese (PT): salvaçãoChinese (Simplified): 拯救 - 救赎Chinese (Traditional): 拯救 - 救贖Hindi: मोक्ष - उद्धारArabic: الخلاصBengali: উদ্ধার - পরিত্রাণRussian: спасениеJapanese: 救いVietnamese: sự cứu rỗi - sự cứu thoátKorean: 구원 - 구제Turkish: kurtuluş - selametUrdu: نجات - خلاصی - فلاحIndonesian: keselamatan - penyelamatan
Example Sentences
The hero was their only hope for salvation.
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She prayed for salvation from suffering.
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For her, music was a form of salvation during hard times.
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Some believe technology will bring salvation to humanity.
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After years of addiction, he finally found salvation in helping others.
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Many people seek salvation through faith.
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