coredemptrix

English

Etymology

co- +‎ redemptrix

Noun

coredemptrix (plural not attested)

  1. (chiefly Roman Catholicism) A female coredeemer.
    Synonym: coredemptress
    • 2001, “Mariology”, in Walter A. Elwell, editor, Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Baker Academic, →ISBN, page 736:
      Mary's involvement in salvation was said to make her coredemptrix along with Christ.

Usage notes

Chiefly used of the Virgin Mary.

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