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redeemer

nounmasculineformalcommon/ʁɨdẽˈtoɾ/re·den·tor

Definition

1

One who redeems, who rescues or liberates from a negative situation, guilt, or oppression. In Christian theology, a title attributed to Jesus Christ.

Usage examples

The Christian faith sees Jesus Christ as the Redeemer of humanity.
The people longed for a redeeming leader to free them from tyranny.

Common combinations

the Redeemer (Christ)redemptive missionredemptive figure