heathendoms
/ˈhiːðəndəmz/
noun
- The state or condition of being a heathen; lack of religion or adherence to a non-mainstream religion.
- The novel explores the clash between civilization and heathendom.
- In medieval times, many regions were accused of falling into heathendom.
- The missionaries viewed the island's traditional beliefs as heathendom.
- Heathen peoples or cultures collectively; the non-Christian world.
- The crusaders marched to conquer the heathendoms of the East.
- Ancient heathendoms often had rich mythologies and rituals.
- The historian studied the conversion of European heathendoms to Christianity.
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