redeemer Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Jesus; Saviour; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.
  2. noun someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)

WordNet

Re*deem"er noun
Definitions
  1. One who redeems.
  2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.

Webster 1913