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

Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen, meanwhile, pursues redemption for her own sake. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025

Within the realm of microbes, bacteria, unlike viruses, have found redemption in our contemporary worldview through their positive role in digestive processes. —Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

The first-round win was redemption from the Michigan loss. —Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

Last year’s champion was Michigan, which was sitting home watching this one but still played a special role in a Buckeyes redemption story hardly anyone saw coming. —Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 21 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