redemptionist en · NOUN
Etymology
From redemption + -ist. Piecewise doublet of redemptionista.
Meanings
- A proponent of redemptionism.
- (historical) One of an order of monks devoted to the redemption of Christian captives from slavery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| redemptionists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |