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

Children must be younger than the age of 6 at the time of redemption. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025

But the redemption arc still had some way left to go. —Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

Bravo loves a redemption arc, and Huger may be writing hers in real time. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025

Despite his intentions, online critics, and even GLAAD, have slammed the film for its decision to use the protagonist’s transgender identity as a redemption arc and tool to escape her cruel, drug cartel past. —Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 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

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