ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Redeemer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Redeemer is a noun meaning One who redeems; one who provides redemption.

Meaning

One who redeems; one who provides redemption.

Example Sentences

However there is little doubt that Virgil did - in that very sad age of the world, an age of "misery and massacre," and in common with thousands of others - look for the coming of a great 'redeemer.'
But these seekers, too, are saved - by virtue of the inherited symbolic aids of society, the rites of passage, the grace-yielding sacraments, given to mankind of old by the redeemers and handed down through millenniums.
With no experience in management, little knowledge of life in Scottish football, a dressing room to gut and replace, Gerrard is now cast in the role of Rangers' great redeemer. Whatever fate befalls him, this will not be dull.

Word Forms

Synonyms for redeemer

Depending on context, synonyms include savior, saviour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include savior, saviour, crucified, kinsman, helper, amen.

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