co-redemptrix

noun

¦kō+

often capitalized C&R

: a woman whose participation is believed by some Roman Catholics to be essential for the redemption of humanity

specifically : virgin mary

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from co- + redemptrix, feminine of Latin redemptor redeemer

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