Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Redemption has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
"In Christian theology, Jesus' sacrifice is viewed as the ultimate redemption that delivers humanity from the bondage of sin."
repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
"The company announced the redemption of its outstanding bonds three months ahead of their scheduled maturity date."
the act of purchasing back something previously sold
"The company announced its plan to redeem the outstanding bonds before their maturity date."
The act of redeeming or something redeemed.
"The old man felt a deep sense of redemption after finally confessing his sins and making amends to those he had hurt."
In plain English: Redemption is when someone makes up for their past mistakes to become better than before.
"After years of hard work, he finally felt redemption for his past mistakes when he helped save his community center."
Usage: Redemption refers to saving someone from sin, error, or misfortune through payment or sacrifice, often used in religious contexts. It can also describe the process of recovering value lost due to a mistake or failure, such as restoring one's reputation after an apology.
Redemption entered English through the Norman conquest via Old French and Latin, originally meaning a purchase or payment to free someone from bondage. It eventually replaced an earlier Germanic word for release while serving as a doublet of ransom.