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redemption

 

[ rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in religion

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil; the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment or clearing a debt.

Synonyms

absolution, atonement, deliverance, salvation

Examples of usage

  • Through his acts of kindness and selflessness, he hoped to find redemption for his past mistakes.
  • She sought redemption through prayer and repentance.
  • His redemption of the stolen goods was seen as a sign of his remorse.
  • Redemption can only be achieved through true contrition and atonement.
  • In some belief systems, redemption is believed to come from a higher power.
Context #2 | Noun

in secular context

The action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment or clearing a debt; the action of saving or being saved from error or evil.

Synonyms

reclamation, recovery, repayment, retrieval

Examples of usage

  • She hoped that her redemption of the mortgage would secure her ownership of the house.
  • Financial redemption was achieved through years of hard work and saving.
  • Redemption of the voucher allowed for a discount on future purchases.
  • The company offered redemption for faulty products as part of their customer service policy.
  • His redemption of the borrowed money restored his reputation in the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "redemption" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redenção

🇮🇳 मोचन

🇩🇪 Erlösung

🇮🇩 penebusan

🇺🇦 спокута

🇵🇱 odkupienie

🇯🇵 贖い（あがない）

🇫🇷 rédemption

🇪🇸 redención

🇹🇷 kefaret

🇰🇷 구원 (guwon)

🇸🇦 فداء

🇨🇿 vykoupení

🇸🇰 vykúpenie

🇨🇳 救赎 (jiùshú)

🇸🇮 odrešitev

🇮🇸 lausn

🇰🇿 құтқару

🇬🇪 გამოსყიდვა

🇦🇿 xilas

🇲🇽 redención

Word origin

The word 'redemption' has its origins in the Latin word 'redemptio', which means 'a buying back' or 'ransoming'. In religious contexts, redemption often refers to the act of being saved from sin or evil through divine intervention or atonement. The concept of redemption has been a central theme in various religious traditions, emphasizing the idea of salvation and deliverance. In a secular context, redemption can also refer to the act of regaining possession or clearing a debt through payment. Overall, the notion of redemption carries a sense of renewal, forgiveness, and restoration.

See also: irredeemable, irredeemably, redeem, redeemable, redeemer, unredeemable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,516 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.