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Definition of redeemer

redeemer

/rɪˈdiːmər/
re · deem · er
Plural:redeemers
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Adjective:redeemable
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1

A person who saves, rescues, or delivers someone from sin, error, evil, or a difficult predicament; in Christian theology (often capitalized), a title for Jesus Christ.

Example

"Throughout the novel, the protagonist acts as a moral redeemer for his estranged family."

2

A person or entity that buys back property, pays off a debt or mortgage, or exchanges a voucher, bond, or promissory note for cash or goods.

Example

"The bank required the redeemer of the matured savings bond to present two forms of identification."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'redeem' (from Old French 'redimer' and Latin 'redimere', meaning 'to buy back', from 'red-' meaning 'back' and 'emere' meaning 'to buy' or 'take') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redeemer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redeemer
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