christendom
/ˈkrɪsndəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkrɪsndəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkri-sᵊn-dəm/ (ame, mw)
christendom — noun
1. the broad community of lands and populations shaped by Christianity, spoken of a
the broad community of lands and populations shaped by Christianity, spoken of as one historical or cultural world.
Medieval rulers across Christendom sent messengers to Rome for advice.
historical collocation: across Christendom
News of the emperor's death spread quickly through Christendom that winter.
collocation: through Christendom
Pilgrims from many parts of Christendom gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate Easter.
The letter warned that war could divide Christendom for generations.
- the Christian world
a plainer modern phrase for the same broad group of Christian societies
- Christian civilization
stresses historical institutions and shared culture more than people themselves
用法筆記
Usually seen in historical, political, or religious writing rather than everyday conversation. It refers to Christian societies viewed together, not to the religion itself.