heathenism
/ˈhiːðənɪzəm/
noun
- The beliefs, practices, or condition of heathens; lack of religion or adherence to a non-mainstream religion.
- The church sought to eradicate heathenism among the local tribes.
- Many ancient forms of heathenism involved nature worship.
- He rejected the label of heathenism, insisting his spirituality was personal.
- Uncivilized or barbaric behavior or attitudes.
- The novel contrasts the heathenism of the invaders with the refinement of the court.
- The dictator's heathenism shocked the international community.
- They viewed the lack of modern sanitation as a sign of heathenism.
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