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heathen

/ˈhiː.ðən/

heathenadjective

more heathen

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most heathen

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Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

heathennoun

heathens

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Definitions

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.

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