Added 10 October 2026
salvation
/sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/ noun
In Latin: salus, conservatio Wiktionary
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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.
verb
Origin
From Middle English savacioun, from Old French savaciun, salvaciun, from Latin salvātiō. Displaced native Old English hǣlu.
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