Christendom

English

/ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/

noun
Definitions
  • The Christian world.
  • (obsolete) The state of being a Christian.
  • (obsolete) The name received at baptism; any name or appellation.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cristendom inherited from Old English crīstendōm affix from English Christen.

Origin

English

Christen

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