English Dictionary

Christendom

/ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/

noun

The Christian world. / (now rare) The state of being a (devout) Christian; Christian belief or faith. / (obsolete) The name received at baptism; any name or appellation.

Christendom has a rich history and cultural heritage.

意味（1）

The Christian world.

The Arian doctrine which then divided Christendom.

意味（2）

(now rare) The state of being a (devout) Christian; Christian belief or faith.

By my Chriſtendome, So I were out of priſon, and kept Sheepe, I ſhould be as merry as the day is long.

意味（3）

(obsolete) The name received at baptism; any name or appellation.

[…]but for an Author to renounce his Chriſtendome to write in his owne commendation, to refuſe the name which his Godfathers and Godmothers gaue him in his baptiſme , and call himſelfe a wellwiller to both the writers[…]