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
Recent Examples on the Web There’s a poetic audacity that doesn’t quite sustain the film’s entire 106-minute running time, but Gayles has generally found a fresh way to tackle a familiar exploration of the carceral industry, rehabilitation and redemption. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024 Passages from the Haggadah, a formal Hebrew text, is also read during Seder, which retells the salvation and redemption of the ancient Israelites. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024 With childlike innocence and almost touching simplicity, Randy (Ethan Suplee) follows Earl (Jason Lee) on his quest for karmic redemption like a loyal bulldog. Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 Eldridge, who covers the Wichita State Shockers, earned a Long Features Top 10 for his story, ‘More than my Google search’: Former felon earns redemption in Wichita pro basketball. Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024 Produced by Duck Soup Films for BBC One (in association with All3Media International) and spotlighted at Berlinale Series Market earlier this month, it’s created by Daf James, taking on all the biggest themes in his first script: love, redemption and parenting. John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024 The modern memoir is the proving ground for our national obsession with trauma, a place to gawk at whoever comes through the emotional meat grinder with the good sense and talent to finesse their damage into a redemption song. Hillary Kelly, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2024 This romantic tale, replete with magic and monsters, love and liquor, and retribution and redemption is a voyage not to be missed. David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024 His walleyed, foul-smelling, hangnail of a classics teacher charts a course toward redemption, and the ride is enjoyable. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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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