redeemer
noun
a person who redeems.
redeemer
American
[ri-dee-mer]
/ rɪˈdi mər /
Redeemer
British
/ rɪˈdiːmə /
noun
Usage
What does redeemer mean? A redeemer is a person who redeems, meaning someone who repays, recovers, saves, or exchanges something for something else. In Christianity, the term is used to refer to Jesus Christ, especially when capitalized as Redeemer. Redeem is usually used in the context of financial transactions, such as redeeming (paying off) a mortgage or redeeming a coupon. Christians call Jesus the Redeemer because he is said to have brought them redemption from sin, meaning he saved or rescued them from it. Example: Today’s sermon will focus on Jesus Christ as our Redeemer.
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Etymology
Origin of redeemer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at redeem, -er 1
Example Sentences
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A towering Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks a landscape rich in the clay deposits that miners think could help reshape global supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
With world-famous beaches, Carnival, and sights like the Christ the Redeemer statue, tourism in Rio has surged.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
A message of solidarity was projected onto Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday evening.
From BBC • May 9, 2024
Looking back at him, across the city’s run-down high-rises, was the looming statue of Christ the Redeemer.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024
Is it too much to ask that I meet my Redeemer with a healthy nose?
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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