Redeemer
[rɪ'dimɚ]
Definition
(noun.) someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.).
Edited by Leah--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who redeems.
(n.) Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Typed by Bert
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Ransomer.[2]. [With The prefixed.] Christ, Jesus, Immanuel, the Saviour, the Messiah, the Mediator, the Intercessor, the Advocate, the Judge, the Anointed, the Word, the Son of man, the Son of God, the Lamb of God.
Edited by Carmella
Examples
- I could go back and be his comforter--his pride; his redeemer from misery, perhaps from ruin. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I humbly entreat my Redeemer to give me strength to lead henceforth a purer life than I have done hitherto! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- She, with meek heart and due reverence, treads close in her Redeemer's steps. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The star had shown him where to find the God of the poor; and through humility, and sorrow, and forgiveness, he had gone to his Redeemer's rest. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
Editor: Lucia