Heathenism: meaning, definitions and examples

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heathenism

 

[ หˆhiหรฐษ™nษชz(ษ™)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religion

Heathenism refers to a religion or belief system that is considered pagan or non-Christian. It is often associated with ancient spiritual practices and traditions that are not part of mainstream organized religions.

Synonyms

idolatry, paganism, polytheism

Examples of usage

  • He converted to Christianity after practicing heathenism for many years.
  • The villagers were accused of heathenism for their worship of nature spirits.

Translations

Translations of the word "heathenism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paganismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคธเฅเคคเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heidentum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paganisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธั‡ะฝะธั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pogaล„stwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paganisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paganismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท putperestlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุซู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohanstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohanstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ‚ๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poganstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟาฑั‚า›ะฐ ั‚ะฐะฑั‹ะฝัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒฆแƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paganizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paganismo

Etymology

The word 'heathenism' has its roots in Old English, where 'hวฃรฐendลm' referred to 'heathen beliefs or practices'. It was used to describe non-Christian religions or belief systems. Over time, the term took on a more derogatory connotation, often used to criticize or condemn practices outside of mainstream religions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,782, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.