redeemer

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

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.)

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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]

from Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary

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}.)

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