How to Pronounce "christendom"
word
ˈkɹɪsəndəm
KRIS-uhn-duhm
ˈkrɪsəndəm
KRIS-uhn-duhm
Definition
The worldwide community of Christians or the countries where Christianity is a dominant religion, especially used in historical or formal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɪsəndəm
British English
ˈkrɪsəndəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRIS-uhn-duhm
UK
KRIS-uhn-duhm
Listen in Context
Christendom spread across Europe in the Middle Ages.
Christendom celebrates Christmas as a major holiday.
Many kings in Christendom supported the church.
During the Crusades, Christendom aimed to reclaim the Holy Land.