heathen

🇺🇸 /ˈhiːðn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhiːðn/
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noun
R

Someone who does not belong to any of the major world religions.

He wanted to share his beliefs with the heathen.

R

Someone who is viewed as uneducated or lacking in morals.

She couldn't believe such heathen behavior was acceptable.

adjective
R

Relating to people who do not belong to any of the major world religions.

They studied ancient heathen rituals.

translation

n. Someone who does not belong to any of the major world religions.; Someone who is viewed as uneducated or lacking in morals.
adj. Relating to people who do not belong to any of the major world religions.

Word Forms

Plural the heathen