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heathen

The correct spelling is heathen.

How to pronounce heathen

/ˈhiːðən/
noun

IPA: /ˈhiːðən/

Say it like: Hee-the-n

The correct spelling is heathen. An adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.
  2. 2.A person who does not follow a Christian religion; a pagan.
  3. 3.(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.
  2. 2.Not adhering to Christian religion; pagan.
  3. 3.(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage, philistine.

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