a member of the Salvation Army.
(lowercase) a person who preaches salvation, deliverance from sin, etc., and the means of obtaining it; evangelist.
a member of an evangelical sect emphasizing the doctrine of salvation
(often capital) a member of the Salvation Army
stressing the doctrine of salvation
(often capital) of or relating to the Salvation Army
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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
A typical Salvationist couple, the Carpenters have two children, both in the Salvation Army.
From Time Magazine Archive
Lenny Bruce, Salvationist manque, was preaching his credo of holy scatology and apocalypse, "trying to panic people into laughing," as Sahl put it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Your anguish may assist The tow-row, tow-row, tow-row of the loud Salvationist!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 12, 1890 by Various
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