noun

redeemer

Redeemer (noun) means a person who saves or rescues someone, especially from a bad situation, debt, or wrongdoing. Example: “The coach became the team's redeemer after their disastrous start to the season.”

noun

A person who saves or rescues someone, especially from a bad situation, debt, or wrongdoing.

"The coach became the team's redeemer after their disastrous start to the season."

A title used for Jesus Christ in Christian belief.

"Christians refer to Jesus as their Redeemer."

How to Use Redeemer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or, capitalised, a religious figure) who rescues or saves.

Word Forms

redeemers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English redemer, formed from redeem plus the agent suffix -er.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for redeemer

beemer Bremer schemer blasphemer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “redeemer” mean?

The word “redeemer” means a person who saves or rescues someone, especially from a bad situation, debt, or wrongdoing. In plain terms, someone (or, capitalised, a religious figure) who rescues or saves.

How do you use “redeemer” in a sentence?

Here is “redeemer” used in a sentence: “The coach became the team's redeemer after their disastrous start to the season.”

What part of speech is “redeemer”?

“Redeemer” is a noun.

Where does the word “redeemer” come from?

The word “redeemer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English redemer, formed from redeem plus the agent suffix -er.

How many meanings does “redeemer” have?

“Redeemer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who saves or rescues someone, especially from a bad situation, debt, or wrongdoing.