Definition of REDEEMER

redeemer

Plural: redeemers

Noun

  • One who redeems or saves.
  • 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)
  • someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)
  • One who redeems; one who provides redemption.

Examples

  • A well-placed ’Q’ was the redeemer of his otherwise dismal Scrabble hand.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English redemer, redemar, equivalent to redeem + -er.

Synonyms

Christ, Deliverer, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Savior, Saviour, the Nazarene

Scrabble Score: 11

redeemer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
redeemer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
redeemer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

redeemer: valid Words With Friends Word