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Vocabulary Entry
heathen
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim).
Example Sentences
"The missionary aimed to convert the heathens in the remote village."
"In ancient times, many cultures referred to outsiders as heathens."
"The book explores the clash between civilization and heathens."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of heathens; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example Sentences
"The tribe was considered heathen by the settlers."
"They viewed the ritual as a heathen practice that needed to be stopped."
"His heathen beliefs shocked the more devout members of the community."