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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Eve helps Ella reunite with her father, Daniel (Norman Reedus), ultimately finding redemption for her own tragic childhood. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 6 June 2025 Jess Walter’s sublime ‘So Far Gone’ finds redemption in exasperated Pacific Northwest exile. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 Muncy, in his second game back with the A’s after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, was looking for redemption — both from his first-inning error and three strikeout performance in Wednesday’s 6-1 loss. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025 After Alyssa Cervantes doubled to lead off the sixth, Elias stepped to the plate with redemption in mind. Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 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 10 Jun. 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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