Salvationist
Americannoun
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a member of the Salvation Army.
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(lowercase) a person who preaches salvation, deliverance from sin, etc., and the means of obtaining it; evangelist.
noun
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a member of an evangelical sect emphasizing the doctrine of salvation
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(often capital) a member of the Salvation Army
adjective
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stressing the doctrine of salvation
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(often capital) of or relating to the Salvation Army
Other Word Forms
- salvationism noun
Etymology
Origin of Salvationist
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
Playwright Nicholson uses the person of Carl, strapping young Salvationist, to make his drama go the Thais plot one better.
From Time Magazine Archive
The second scene of the Salvationist drama was far away in the village of Southwold on the east coast of England.
From Time Magazine Archive
Let us suppose that a comrade were to present himself before us this morning, and say, 'I am a Salvationist.
From The Authoritative Life of General William Booth by Railton, George S. (George Scott)
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