From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Redeemer \Re*deem"er\ (r?*d?m"?r), noun
2. Specifically, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
noun
1: a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) [syn: {Jesus}, {Jesus of Nazareth}, {the Nazarene}, {Jesus Christ}, {Christ}, {Savior}, {Saviour}, {Good Shepherd}, {Deliverer}]
2: someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Redeemer Heb. goel; i.e., one charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs (Lev. 25:48, 49; Num. 5:8; Ruth 4:1; Job 19:25; Ps. 19:14; 78:35, etc.). This title is peculiarly applied to Christ. He redeems us from all evil by the payment of a ransom (q.v.). (See {REDEMPTION}.)
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