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heathen Meaning
heathen (n)
a person who does not acknowledge your god
heathen (s)
not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
heathen (pl.)
of Heathen
heathen (n.)
An individual of the pagan or unbelieving nations, or those which worship idols and do not acknowledge the true God; a pagan; an idolater.
An irreligious person.
heathen (a.)
Gentile; pagan; as, a heathen author.
Barbarous; unenlightened; heathenish.
Irreligious; scoffing.
heathen Sentence Examples
- The Puritans condemned the Native Americans as heathens, dismissing their spiritual beliefs.
- The Vikings were known as ruthless heathens who plundered and pillaged coastal settlements.
- During the Crusades, Christians considered Muslims to be heathens and sought to convert them by force.
- The ancient Egyptians regarded those who did not worship their gods as heathens and subjected them to persecution.
- Throughout history, many religions have labeled adherents of other faiths as heathens, leading to conflicts and discrimination.
- The word "heathen" has often been used as a derogatory term to denounce people with different religious or cultural practices.
- In modern society, the term "heathen" is considered offensive and is rarely used outside of historical or religious contexts.
- Some neo-pagan groups reclaim the term "heathen" as a way to embrace their pre-Christian heritage and reject the negative connotations associated with it.
- The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche argued that Christianity had "destroyed the beautiful heathen soul" by promoting meekness and otherworldly values.
- Despite the negative historical connotations, the term "heathen" can also refer to people who simply do not believe in any religion or organized belief system.
FAQs About the word heathen
a person who does not acknowledge your god, not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islamof Heathen, An individual of the pagan or unbelieving
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enlightened, enlightened, humane,civilized, humane, civilized, sophisticated, cultured, cultured, sophisticated
The Puritans condemned the Native Americans as heathens, dismissing their spiritual beliefs.
The Vikings were known as ruthless heathens who plundered and pillaged coastal settlements.
During the Crusades, Christians considered Muslims to be heathens and sought to convert them by force.
The ancient Egyptians regarded those who did not worship their gods as heathens and subjected them to persecution.
