What is another word for Churchdom?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɜːt͡ʃdəm] (IPA) 
Churchdom, a term used to describe the religious institutions or the collective body of churches, has several synonyms that can be employed to express its meaning more effectively. One such synonym is 'ecclesiastical authority' which refers to the power invested in church officials to make decisions and enforce rules. 'Christianity' is also an appropriate synonym that denotes the beliefs and practices of Christians worldwide. 'The faith' is another synonym that represents the system of belief and religious practices of a particular church or denomination. Additionally, 'religious community' and 'the body of believers' are other synonyms that convey a sense of the people who make up the church as a family or community.
