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redemption

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of redemption

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil:God’s plans for the redemption of his world
  • [in singular] a thing that saves someone from error or evil:his marginalization from the Hollywood jungle proved to be his redemption
  • 2the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt: the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive
  • archaic the action of buying one’s freedom: soldiers who were captured had to seek redemption [as modifier]:serfs began paying redemption dues

Phrases

beyond (or past) redemption

too bad to be improved or saved: the game was beyond redemption in the 69th minute

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin redemptio(n-), from redimere 'buy back' (see redeem)

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