redemptioner

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redemptioner

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From redemption + -er.

noun redemptioners

historical An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.
Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.

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@misc{redemptioner_2026,
  title = {redemptioner},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/redemptioner},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}