christendom
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See also: Christendom
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle Dutch kerstijndom, with the first element later modified to agree with the Latin/Greek spelling. Equivalent to christen + -dom.
Pronunciation
Noun
christendom n (uncountable)
- Christianity
- (rare) Christendom
- Synonym: christenheid
Derived terms
Descendants
- Negerhollands: christendom
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