Heathenish: meaning, definitions and examples

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heathenish

 

[ หˆhiหฮธษ™nษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

barbaric, pagan, uncivilized

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pagรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเค—เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heidnisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pagan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธั‡ะฝะธั†ัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pogaล„ski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐๆ•™ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paรฏen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pagano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท putperest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ต๋„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุซู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohanskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ‚ๆ•™ๅพ’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟาฑั‚า›ะฐ ั‚ะฐะฑั‹ะฝัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pagan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,627 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.