redeemer

[ ri-dee-mer ]

noun

1. a person who redeems.
2. (initial capital letter) Jesus Christ.

Redeemer

/ rɪˈdiːmə /

noun

1. The Redeemer
   Jesus Christ as having brought redemption to mankind

Word History and Origins

Origin of redeemer¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; redeem, -er ¹

Example Sentences

So some parents and grandparents are going back to school to assist pupils at Christ the Redeemer Primary School in Dunmurry.

From BBC

A message of solidarity was projected onto Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday evening.

From BBC

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up green to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Friday.

From BBC

Looking back at him, across the city’s run-down high-rises, was the looming statue of Christ the Redeemer.

From New York Times

In 2013, environmental justice advocates with Redeemer Community Partnership began organizing after the oil company requested permits by the city of Los Angeles to drill three new wells.

From Los Angeles Times

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