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Redemptorist

Redemptorist

9.4
Relating to a Roman Catholic group that helps poor people and runs churches
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈdɛmp.tə.rɪst/
translation icon : redentorista
  • Redemptorist missionary priests seem to have recognized his quick intelligence and took him along on some of their visits to various haciendas.

Examples

  • The Redemptorist approach emphasizes compassion and understanding in their community outreach programs.

  • Many Redemptorist teachings focus on redemption and the importance of charity in daily life.

  • The Redemptorist congregation runs a retreat center that offers spiritual guidance to those in need.

Synonyms

Marianist
vsRedemptorist
9.3

Relating to a Roman Catholic group called the Marianists, especially their schools and teachings

relates to a different Catholic congregation, focusing on its beliefs and practices
Assumptionist
vsRedemptorist
9.9

Relating to a Catholic religious order or to the schools and missions run by that order

relates to a different Catholic congregation, focusing on its beliefs and practices

Surface Forms

Redemptorist positive

Etymology

Redemptorist comes from the Latin redemptor, meaning 'one who buys back', and it shares the same root as the English word redeem, which means 'to buy back' or 'save'. So something called Redemptorist relates to the group's work and beliefs about 'saving' and helping people.