christendom

/ˈkrɪsndəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkrɪsndəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkri-sᵊn-dəm/ (ame, mw)

christendom — 名詞

1. the broad community of lands and populations shaped by Christianity, spoken of a

1.名詞C2
釋義

基督教界

統稱基督教各國與信眾

the broad community of lands and populations shaped by Christianity, spoken of as one historical or cultural world.

例句

Medieval rulers across Christendom sent messengers to Rome for advice.

中世紀時，基督教界各地的統治者都派使者前往羅馬請示。

historical collocation: across Christendom

News of the emperor's death spread quickly through Christendom that winter.

那位皇帝的死訊在那年冬天迅速傳遍基督教界。

collocation: through Christendom

同義詞

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.

常見錯誤

❌Christendom spread into new areas during the fifth century.
✅Christianity spread into new areas during the fifth century.
💡'Christendom' means the Christian world or its societies, while 'Christianity' is the religion.