christianisme

Christianity

noun krees-tyah-NEEZM Rare

Origin: Latin christianismus, from Greek Christianismos

Usage Note

Christianisme refers to the religion as a whole and is used in theological, historical, and comparative-religion contexts. The noun chrétien/chrétienne means a Christian (person), and the adjective chrétien means 'Christian'. France's historical relationship with the Church is expressed in the phrase la fille aînée de l'Église (the eldest daughter of the Church), a traditional epithet for France.

Examples

"Le christianisme a profondément marqué l'art européen."

Natural Translation

Christianity has deeply marked European art.

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