HEATHENISM

paganism, pagan religion, heathenism

(noun) any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

heathenism (countable and uncountable, plural heathenisms)

paganism, heathendom

Synonym: heathenship

Coordinate terms

Source: Wiktionary


Hea"then*ism, n.

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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