christendom

/ˈkrɪsəndəm/
noun
  1. The worldwide body or community of Christians; the Christian world.
    • The pope's message was broadcast to all of Christendom.
    • The Crusades were a series of wars fought between Christendom and Muslim states.
    • Throughout history, Christendom has been divided into many different denominations.
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