salvation — preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /sælˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- Coffee was my salvation during those endless exam weeks.
- The loan from his friend proved to be his business salvation.
- Netflix became the salvation of bored students during the pandemic.
salvation
NOUN[/sælˈveɪʃən/]
preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
The rescue helicopter became the hikers' only salvation during the blizzard.
The rescue rope became their salvation after the bridge collapsed. (🆘 Rescue + 🤲 Saved → Salvation)
After desperation came salvation, and soon the rescued hikers celebrated together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'salvatio' meaning the act of saving or preservation, derived from 'salvare' (to save), which comes from 'salvus' (safe, whole). The word entered English through Old French 'salvation' in the 13th century.
Breakdown
salv- (save, safe) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result) = salvation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Coffee was my salvation during those endless exam weeks.”
“The loan from his friend proved to be his business salvation.”
“Netflix became the salvation of bored students during the pandemic.”
“Many people turn to religion in search of spiritual salvation.”
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