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Definition of christendom

christendom

/ˈkrɪs.ən.dəm/
chris · ten · dom
Adjective:Christian
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christendom Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The worldwide community of Christians collectively, or the part of the world where Christianity prevails historically and culturally.

Example

"During the Middle Ages, monasteries served as the primary centers of scholarship throughout Western Christendom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Christianity' refers to the religion, its beliefs, and its practices, 'Christendom' refers specifically to the worldwide community of Christians or the historical geopolitical realm of Christian-majority nations.

• Nearby Words

christ
christchurch
christen
christendom
christening
christian
christianity

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cristendom', formed from 'cristen' (Christian, from Latin 'Christianus') and the suffix '-dom' (denoting domain, state, or condition).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Christendom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/christendom
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