Heathenism: meaning, definitions and examples
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heathenism
[ หhiหรฐษnษชz(ษ)m ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| heathenism |
Refers to the practice or belief systems that are non-Christian or not in line with major world religions. Often used historically or in literature.
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| paganism |
Describes religious beliefs and practices that predate or fall outside of the worldโs major religions, often linked to nature worship. Used in historical, cultural or spiritual contexts.
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| polytheism |
Describes the belief in or worship of multiple gods typically found in ancient and some modern cultures.
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| idolatry |
Refers to the worship of idols or physical objects as gods. It often has a negative connotation, especially in Abrahamic religions.
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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:
๐ต๐น paganismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคธเฅเคคเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Heidentum
๐ฎ๐ฉ paganisme
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะธัะฝะธััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pogaลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐๆ
๐ซ๐ท paganisme
๐ช๐ธ paganismo
๐น๐ท putperestlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ต
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุซููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pohanstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohanstvo
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ poganstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟาฑัาะฐ ัะฐะฑัะฝัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแฆแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ paganizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ paganismo
Etymology
The word 'heathenism' has its roots in Old English, where 'hวฃรฐendลm' 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.