- christendom
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Christendom — • In its wider sense this term is used to describe the part of the world which is inhabited by Christians Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Christendom Christendom … Catholic encyclopedia
Christendom — Chris ten*dom, n. [AS. cristend[=o]m; cristen a Christian + dom.] 1. The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. The name received at baptism; or, more… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Christendom — O.E. cristendom Christianity, state of being a Christian, from CHRISTIAN (Cf. Christian) + dom, suffix of condition or quality. The native formation, crowded out by Latinate CHRISTIANITY (Cf. Christianity) except for sense lands where… … Etymology dictionary
Christendom — ► NOUN dated ▪ the worldwide body of Christians … English terms dictionary
Christendom — [kris′ən dəm] n. [ME & OE cristendom, Christianity: see CHRISTIAN & DOM] 1. Christians collectively 2. those parts of the world where most inhabitants profess the Christian faith … English World dictionary
Christendom — Christianity Percentage by country. It should be noted that this map is of the nominal population and thus, especially in Europe, the numbers are higher than those of actual believers … Wikipedia
Christendom — [[t]krɪ̱s(ə)ndəm[/t]] N PROPER All the Christian people and countries in the world can be referred to as Christendom. [OLD FASHIONED] … English dictionary
Christendom — This term, in its generic sense, refers to the collective body of Christians throughout the world. More specifically, Christendom has been used to describe European Christianity, as Christianity was the major religion in Europe from the… … Glossary of theological terms
Christendom College — Motto Instaurare Omnia In Christo (Latin: To Restore All Things in Christ) Established September 14, 1977 Type … Wikipedia
Christendom, Union of — • Includes the Catholic Church together with the many other religious communions which have either directly or indirectly, separated from it Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Christendom Astray from the Bible — Christadelphians Main article Literature Bible Companion | Elpis Israel | Christendom Astray … Wikipedia
