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heathenish

How to use heathenish in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for heathenish.

Editorial note

A person of heathenish character or habits, or one who holds a position analogous to that of a heathen in relation to Christian society. etc.

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Quick take

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for heathenish.

adjective

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

Example sentences

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A person of heathenish character or habits, or one who holds a position analogous to that of a heathen in relation to Christian society. etc.

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So maybe they didn't use Pagan, but Figuratively, they thought of Christians as the weird/low class/savage, "A person of heathenish character or habits, or one who holds a position analogous to that of a heathen". If you are disputing this because by definition "Pagan" means non-Christian, thus by definition Christians can't be "Pagan".

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use heathenish in a sentence?

A person of heathenish character or habits, or one who holds a position analogous to that of a heathen in relation to Christian society. etc.

What does heathenish mean?

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

What part of speech is heathenish?

heathenish is commonly used as adjective.