Redeemer n 1: 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) [syn: {Jesus}, {Jesus of Nazareth}, {the Nazarene}, {Jesus Christ}, {Christ}, {Savior}, {Saviour}, {Good Shepherd}, {Redeemer}, {Deliverer}] 2: someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)
Redeemer \Re*deem"er\ (r?*d?m"?r), n. 1. One who redeems. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. [1913 Webster]
Redeemer Heb. goel; i.e., one charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs (Lev. 25:48, 49; Num. 5:8; Ruth 4:1; Job 19:25; Ps. 19:14; 78:35, etc.). This title is peculiarly applied to Christ. He redeems us from all evil by the payment of a ransom (q.v.). (See {REDEMPTION}.)