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 agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army. Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 Those wishing to support disaster relief efforts are asked to monitor official Salvation Army communications for future needs. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Salvation Army donut giveaway The Salvation Army is continuing its tradition of giving away free donuts on National Donut Day. Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 June 2026 That food is then distributed at Salvation Army’s food pantry to help homeless community members and those on the brink of being homeless. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Salvation Army

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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 Jun. 2026.

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