Meaning & use
redeemer
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A person who redeems, especially one who saves someone from sin, error, or a bad situation.
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In Christian theology, Jesus Christ is referred to as the Redeemer.
The coach became something of a redeemer for the struggling franchise.
A note on using this word
Capitalized as Redeemer, the word refers specifically to Jesus Christ in Christian religious contexts; lowercase, it applies more broadly to anyone who rescues or restores.
Words with a similar meaning
saviorrescuer
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