redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: 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
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That process of self-questioning is what brings about redemption. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025 Some airlines now reward high spenders more than frequent, lower-cost travelers, and hotel chains have adjusted dynamic pricing models that make point redemption less straightforward. Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Where another novel might conclude with either her downfall or her redemption, Woodworking chooses neither. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025 But rarely does healing seem so hard and redemption so distant. Axios, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redemption

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of redemption was in the 14th century

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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act or process or an instance of redeeming
redemptive
-ˈdem(p)-tiv
adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
redemptive adjective
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