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Christendom

nounfeminine/kɾiʃtɐ̃ˈdadɨ/low

cris·tan·da·de

Definition

The collective body of Christians; the Christian world considered as a religious, cultural, or historical community.
Medieval Christendom was deeply influenced by the Church.
The expansion of Christendom occurred during the Crusades.
Common collocations
European Christendomhistory of Christendomunity of Christendom

Etymology

Do latim 'christianitas', de 'christianus' (cristão).

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