redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 

: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming

Examples of redemption in a Sentence

the redemption of his reputation

a sinner's search for redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

For those who do teach their children about the Bible, this movie is a great way to introduce this entertaining story of redemption and purpose to kids and tweens. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025

How much guilt is your Misty carrying about breaking the airplane transponder, and is this now her moment of redemption? —Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025

Rewrite the Hero’s Journey Businesses love a comeback story, but survivors aren’t characters in a redemption arc. —Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025

But listen, there is a chance for partial redemption here. —Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing redemption

• beyond/past redemption

Rhymes for redemption

• exemption
• preemption
• emption

Kids Definition

redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 

: the act or process or an instance of redeeming

redemptive

-ˈdem(p)-tiv

adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən 

: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption

redemptive

-ˈdemp-tiv 

adjective