heathenism

Noun
Synonyms: paganismpagan religion

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or IslamismSynonyms: paganismpagan religion
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Heathenism \Hea"then*ism\ (-[i^]z'm), n.

1.The religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism. [1913 Webster]

2.The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country; ignorance; rudeness; barbarism. [1913 Webster]

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