a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

[ Syn: jesus , jesus of nazareth , the nazarene , jesus christ , christ , savior , saviour , good shepherd , redeemer , deliverer ]

someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.)