English
Etymology
From OE. hæþen.
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�ð�n|-i�ð�n
Adjective
en-adj|-
- not adhering to an w:Abrahamic religion|Abrahamic religion, pagan, adhering to polytheistic beliefs, especially when uncultured or uncivilized. (derogatory)
- by extension, uncultured, uncivilized, savage.
- pertaining to Germanic currents of neo-paganism known as Heathenry.
Translations
Icelandic: heiðinn
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Noun
en-noun|plheathen|pl2heathens
#A person who does not follow an w:Abrahamic religion|Abrahamic religion, a pagan. (derogatory)
#by extension, an uncultured or uncivilized person.
- self-designation of some adherents of neo-paganism.
Translations
Dutch: heiden m f
Finnish: pakana
French: infidèle, païen m
German: Heide m
�λληνικά: εθνικ�� m
Icelandic: heiðingi m
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Italian: pagano m
Polish: poganin
Slovak: pohan m
Swedish: hedning c
Spanish: pagano m
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