salvation
The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).
Noun 3 meanings
The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).
“Collective salvation is not possible without personal salvation, but the latter is achievable.”
The act of saving, rescuing (in any context), providing needed safety or liberation; something that does this.
The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved.
Etymology
From Middle English savacioun, from Old French savaciun, salvaciun, from Latin salvātiō. Displaced native Old English hǣlu.
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SALVATION at a glance
SALVATION has 9 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (S 1 + A 1 + L 1 + V 4 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + O 1 + N 1) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,618 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with salvation
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- SOLVATION12
- SALTATION9
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