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").