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heathen

The word “heathen” has 2 syllables: heath-en

It's pronounced as /ˈhiðən/

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In the thesaurus, “heathen” has 40 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heathen along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heathen

Antonyms for heathen

Meanings of heathen

  • noun
    1. An adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.
    2. A person who does not follow a Christian religion; a pagan.
    3. (by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
  • adjective
    1. Pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.
    2. Not adhering to Christian religion; pagan.
    3. (by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage, philistine.

Example Sentences

  • In old texts, outsiders were sometimes called heathen.
  • The character was labeled a heathen by the villagers.
  • He jokingly called himself a heathen for skipping the tradition.
  • The story explores how the term heathen was used historically.
  • They warned him not to behave like a heathen at the ceremony.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heathen, such as: Neanderthal, agnostic, atheist, atheistic, barbarian, barbaric, barbarous.

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