heathen
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhiðən
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
Pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.
by extension
Uncultured; uncivilized; savage; barbarian.
noun
Alternative letter-case form of Heathen (an adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry).
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian, Jewish, nor Muslim (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
by extension
An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
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Sense: not adhering to an Abrahamic religion
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