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Christendom

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Noun — The Christian world collectively; all Christians and Christian nations considered as a whole.

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Etymology

From Old English cristendōm, built from Christen plus the suffix -dom ("state, domain").

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What does “Christendom” mean?

The word “Christendom” means the Christian world collectively; all Christians and Christian nations considered as a whole. In plain terms, the Christian world as a whole, historically used to describe Christian civilisation.

How do you pronounce “Christendom”?

“Christendom” is pronounced KRIHSN-duhm (/ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Christendom” in a sentence?

Here is “Christendom” used in a sentence: “Medieval historians wrote of threats facing all of Christendom.”

What part of speech is “Christendom”?

“Christendom” is a noun.

Where does the word “Christendom” come from?

The word “Christendom” comes from Old English. From Old English cristendōm, built from Christen plus the suffix -dom ("state, domain").

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