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heathenism

Translations

heathenismnoun

heathenisms

Heathenism was practiced by many ancient cultures.

Язычество практиковалось многими древними культурами.

Synonyms

heathenismnoun

The religious beliefs and practices of heathens; paganism, especially in contrast to Christianity or other major monotheistic faiths.

In the early Middle Ages, missionaries sought to replace local heathenism with Christianity.

A derogatory term for what is perceived as a lack of religion, culture, or moral principles.

He dismissed the rowdy celebration as sheer heathenism.

(Often capitalized) A modern revivalist movement reconstructing pre-Christian Germanic paganism; Heathenry.

She found a spiritual home in Heathenism, honoring the old Norse gods.