HEATHENDOM

Etymology

Noun

heathendom (usually uncountable, plural heathendoms)

The state of being heathen.

From one religion's or creed's perspective, the rest of the world that does not follow that creed or religion.

(dated) Specifically, the non-Christian world; territories where Christianity is not the dominant religion.

(paganism) The worldwide community that follows Heathenry, a modern pagan faith inspired by the pre-Abrahamic religions of Germanic tribes, Anglo-Saxons and Norse peoples.

Synonyms

• paganism

• heathenism

Antonyms

• (non-Christian world): Christendom

Source: Wiktionary

Hea"then*dom, n. Etym: [AS. hæedhendom.]

1. That part of the world where heathenism prevails; the heathen nations, considered collectively.

2. Heathenism. C. Kingsley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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