heathen

UK
/ˈhiː.ðən/
US
/ˈhiː.ðən/

Translations

heathenadjective
more heathen
Comp.
most heathen
Super.
UK
/ˈhiː.ðən/
US
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The ancient rituals were considered heathen by the new settlers.
Древние ритуалы считались языческими новыми поселенцами.
He was labeled as a heathen for not following the local customs.
Его назвали неверующим за то, что он не следовал местным обычаям.
heathennoun
heathens
pl
UK
/ˈhiːðən/
US
/ˈhiðən/

Definitions

heathenadjective
Relating to people or customs that are not part of a widely accepted religion, especially Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.
The villagers held a heathen festival that was unfamiliar to the missionaries.
Uncivilized or unenlightened, often used in a derogatory sense to describe someone who is perceived as lacking culture or refinement.
He was considered heathen by his peers due to his unconventional lifestyle.
heathennoun
A person who does not belong to a widely held religion, especially one of the Abrahamic faiths; a pagan or nonbeliever.
The missionary tried to convert the local heathen to Christianity.
An uncultured or uncivilized person, used derogatorily.
They called him a heathen for refusing to follow social conventions.