Christendom

noun Chris·ten·dom \ˈkri-s^ən-dəm\

: people who are Christians

: the part of the world where most people are Christians

Full Definition of CHRISTENDOM

: the part of the world in which Christianity prevails

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Middle English cristendom, from Old English cristendōm, from cristen

First Known Use: before 12th century

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