redeemer
Americannoun
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.
Etymology
Origin of redeemer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; redeem, -er 1
Example Sentences
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In the scarcely less crucial role of Biff, the Lomans’ wayward elder son, on whom Willy has pinned his hopes as the redeemer of his own failures, Mr. Abbott is a revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
There was no guarantee that they'd have been getting the hot property of 2021, the great redeemer who, eventually, stopped Celtic in their tracks.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
Mitchell sees himself in the role of redeemer — not destroyer.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022
Jewish and Judeo-Christian theology prophesies a messianic redeemer who will eventually bring peace to an unstable world.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
This opportunity, therefore, must not be allowed to pass by, so that Italy may behold her redeemer after so long a time.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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