01 n. The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it.
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The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it.[Obs.]
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The name received at baptism; or, more generally, any name or appelation.[Obs.]“Pretty, fond, adoptious christendoms.” — Shak.
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That portion of the world in which Christianity prevails, or which is governed under Christian institutions, in distinction from heathen or Muslim lands.“The Arian doctrine which then divided Christendom.” — Milton“A wide and still widening Christendom.” — Coleridge.
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The whole body of Christians.