English · Word Candidate

salvation

/sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: salvations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).

Noun

Examples

Collective salvation is not possible without personal salvation, but the latter is achievable.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The act of saving, rescuing (in any context), providing needed safety or liberation; something that does this.

Noun

Examples

Though this is not meant as a medical advice, smoking grass was an occasional salvation; it reduced the nausea, raised my spirits and even gave me a small appetite.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “salvation” mean?

The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).

Is “salvation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.