1.
[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.);
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]
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.)
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.)