# redeemer

/ɹɪdˈiːmɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/redeemer
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

someone who saves others from a bad situation or from their own mistakes. In many religions, it refers to a figure who saves people from evil or sin.

For teachers: a person who rescues, recovers, or makes amends for others. Often used in a theological context to describe a deity or figure who delivers humanity from sin or suffering.

## Examples

- The fans viewed the new coach as the redeemer of their failing team.
- In many ancient stories, the hero acts as a redeemer for a community that has lost its way.
- The political candidate positioned himself as a national redeemer, promising to restore the country's former prosperity and moral standing through a series of radical economic reforms.

## Usage notes

- When used in a Christian context to refer to Jesus, it is almost always capitalised as 'the Redeemer'.

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