Redemptioner

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant. historical
  2. 2
    Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.

Synonyms

All synonyms
free-willer

Etymology

From redemption + -er.

Related phrases

indentured servant

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