Salvation Army

noun

: an international religious and charitable group organized on military lines and founded in 1865 by William Booth for evangelizing and social betterment (as of the poor)

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The Red Cross and Salvation Army also provided assistance. IndyGo transit buses were used to help shelter victims at the scene. —

Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Oct. 2024 At the time, as reported in Waukesha Now, Salvation Army officials lamented having to close the location. —

Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024 The money goes toward organizations like the American Red Cross and Salvation Army plus in-kind donations for items like baby formula. —

Alex Golden, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 School supplies will also be donated to there and to other groups like Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center and Mothers in Action. —

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Salvation Army

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Salvation Army was in 1878

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“Salvation Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Salvation%20Army. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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