Heathenish: meaning, definitions and examples
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heathenish
[ หhiหฮธษnษชส ]
cultural perspective
Heathenish refers to behaviors, practices, or beliefs that are associated with heathens, which are often considered non-Christian or pagan in nature. It can imply a lack of civilization or refinement as perceived by those of a more established culture. It is used to describe a disregard for accepted religious norms or moral standards prevalent in Christian or civilized societies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The heathenish rituals were shocking to the missionaries.
- He was criticized for his heathenish beliefs.
- The novel depicted a heathenish society disconnected from modern values.
Translations
Translations of the word "heathenish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pagรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช heidnisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ pagan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะธัะฝะธััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pogaลski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐๆใฎ
๐ซ๐ท paรฏen
๐ช๐ธ pagano
๐น๐ท putperest
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ต๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุซูู
๐จ๐ฟ pohanskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohan
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๆๅพ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pogan
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟาฑัาะฐ ัะฐะฑัะฝััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pagan
๐ฒ๐ฝ pagano
Etymology
The term 'heathenish' originates from the word 'heathen', which dates back to the early 15th century. 'Heathen' is derived from the Old English word 'hรฆรพen', meaning 'of the heath or the wasteland', and was used to describe people who lived in rural areas, far from the influence of Christianity. During the spread of Christianity in Europe, those who adhered to polytheistic or non-Abrahamic faiths were labeled as heathens. Consequently, 'heathenish' developed to signify practices or behaviors considered unrefined, uncivilized, or contrary to Christian moral standards. Over time, the usage has evolved and can also reflect a broader cultural critique of practices deemed outside the mainstream religious norm.