redemptioner

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Definition of redemptioner in English English dictionary

Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude

An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, that gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant

{n} one who redeems himself by services, or whose services are sold to pay certain expenses

One who redeems himself, as from debt or servitude

{i} European immigrant working as an indentured servant in order to repay the price of his journey to the the United States (U.S. History)

Formerly, one who, wishing to emigrate from Europe to America, sold his services for a stipulated time to pay the expenses of his passage

Hyphenation

re·demp·tion·er