Salvationist

American

[sal-vey-shuh-nist] / sælˈveɪ ʃə nɪst /

noun

a member of the Salvation Army.
(lowercase) a person who preaches salvation, deliverance from sin, etc., and the means of obtaining it; evangelist.

salvationist British

/ sælˈveɪʃənɪst /

noun

a member of an evangelical sect emphasizing the doctrine of salvation
(often capital) a member of the Salvation Army

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adjective

stressing the doctrine of salvation
(often capital) of or relating to the Salvation Army

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Other Word Forms

salvationism noun

Etymology

Origin of Salvationist

First recorded in 1880–85; salvation + -ist

Example Sentences

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This popular musical, inspired by a real-life Salvationist, captures the missionaries’ zealous dedication.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2018

Church members also bought photos, although some followers were skeptical that they would prove valuable in the future, according to Mr. Yi, the Salvationist who is a spokesman for the group.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2014

Streamlined Salvationist Sir: As a personal worker in the Seattle Crusade ...

From Time Magazine Archive

Peering at the message the Councilmen learned that a '"traitor" Salvationist had delivered Gen. Booth's letter into the hands of the press.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Salvationist got a subscription, and so did Mrs Gust.

From Here and Hereafter by Pain, Barry

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