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redeemer

noun re·deem·er \-ˈdē-mər\

: a person who brings goodness, honor, etc., to something again : a person who redeems something

Full Definition of REDEEMER

: a person who redeems; especially capitalized : jesus

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First Known Use of REDEEMER

15th century

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Synonyms: deliverer, savior, rescuer, saver

Rhymes with REDEEMER

blasphemer, daydreamer

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