Redeemer
/rɪˈdiːmər/
Definitions
A person or thing that saves or delivers someone or something from a state of sin, evil, or difficulty.
/rɪˈdiːmər/
A person who saves or delivers someone or something from a bad situation or fate.
Many religious traditions view a savior figure as a redeemer.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're in a really sticky situation, like when you forget your homework. A redeemer is like the friend who helps you out of it, maybe by sharing their notes or distracting the teacher. They're the saviors of everyday problems!
👶 For kids: A redeemer is someone who helps you out of a bad situation, like a superhero helping you out of danger.
More Examples
The company's new CEO was seen as the redeemer of the failing business.
The artist painted the angel as a redeemer who would save the world.
In the novel, the protagonist becomes a redeemer after a series of trials.
How It's Used
"Christians believe Jesus Christ is the redeemer of humanity."
"The hero, a redeemer figure, sacrificed himself to save the kingdom."
Idioms & expressions
Day of Redemption
A time or event when one can make amends or receive a second chance.
"The company viewed the new product launch as a day of redemption after a series of failures."
From Middle English *redemere*, from Old French *redemere* (to redeem), from Latin *redimere* (to buy back, redeem), from *re-* (back) + *emere* (to buy).
The word 'redeemer' has been used since the 13th century, primarily within religious contexts to describe a savior.
Memory tip
Think of a 're-deemer' as someone who buys you back from trouble, like a superhero.
Word Origin
"to buy back, rescue, or deliver"