Cristiandad (en. Christendom)

/kɾis.tjan.ˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The community of people who profess the Christian faith.
Christianity has had a great impact on Western culture.
La cristiandad ha tenido un gran impacto en la cultura occidental.
The set of beliefs and practices of Christianity.
There are many diversifications within Christianity.
Existen muchas diversificaciones dentro de la cristiandad.
History of the expansion of Christianity throughout the centuries.
Christianity spread across Europe during the Middle Ages.
La cristiandad se expandió por Europa durante la Edad Media.

Etymology

From Latin 'christianitas', meaning 'price of being Christian.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

united Christianity
referring to the union of various Christian denominations.
cristiandad unida
defenders of Christianity
people who defend the Christian faith against critics.
defensores de la cristiandad

Related Words

Christian
A person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
cristiano
Christianity
Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
cristianismo
church
Community of believers in Christianity or a building where they congregate.
iglesia

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to the Christian community.
In our city, Christianity meets on Sundays in churches.
En nuestra ciudad, la cristiandad se reúne los domingos en las iglesias.
Humorous term to describe faith in a specific context.
He joked that for him, Christianity was just a family tradition.
Él bromeaba diciendo que para él la cristiandad era solo una tradición familiar.