heathen

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is not a Christian, Jewish, or Muslim.

  - "The Vikings were once considered to be heathen."
  - "Many ancient civilizations were composed of heathen people."

• noun

  A person who does not follow any religion.

  - "Some people prefer to live their lives as heathen, free from religious dogma."
  - "The concept of a heathen existence has been a topic of philosophical debate for centuries."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhiːðən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93692009"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heathen
heaten , gnathen , patten , watten

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Variants

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heathen , heathendom , heathendoms , heathenism , heathenisms , heathenize , heathenized , heathenizes , heathenizing , heathens

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Etymology

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Old English hēathen, from hēathen, 'inhabitant of the heath,' later 'pagan'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'heathen' comes from the Old English word 'hēathen,' which means 'inhabitant of the heath.'

2. The term 'heathen' has been used to describe various non-Western cultures throughout history, including the ancient Greeks and Romans.

3. The concept of a 'heathen' existence has been a popular theme in science fiction and fantasy literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. pagan: A person who follows a polytheistic, animistic, or folk religion, particularly one that is not part of a major world religion.

2. infidel: A person who does not believe in or follow a particular religion, especially Islam.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'heathen' has been used to describe various non-Western cultures, often with a derogatory or condescending tone. The term has also been used in a more neutral or descriptive sense to refer to ancient civilizations and their religious practices.

How to Memorize "heathen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living in a pre-industrial society, dressed in animal hides, and practicing ancient religious rituals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heathen' with the idea of a person living in a simpler, more primitive time, before the rise of major world religions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Heathen: Habitants Existing Before All Theistic Explanations'.

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