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Webster 1913 Edition


Heathenism

Hea′then-ism

(-ĭz’m)
,
Noun.
1.
The religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism.
2.
The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country; ignorance; rudeness; barbarism.

Webster 1828 Edition


Heathenism

HE'ATHENISM

,
Noun.
Gentilism; paganism; ignorance of the true God; idolatry; the rites or system of religion of a pagan nation.
1.
Rudeness; barbarism; ignorance.

Definition 2024


heathenism

heathenism

English

Noun

heathenism (countable and uncountable, plural heathenisms)

  1. paganism, heathendom
    • 2009, Adeline Masquelier, Women and Islamic Revival in a West African Town, Page 88
      [] they urge all followers of the Prophet to return to an authentic Islam, devoid of heathenism and innovations.

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