heathen

[US]/'hiːð(ə)n/
[UK]/'hiðn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who does not believe in God, a nonbeliever
adj. without religious beliefs, relating to nonbelievers.

Example Sentences

The missionaries tried to convert the heathen tribes.

He was considered a heathen because he did not follow any organized religion.

The heathen ritual involved dancing around a fire.

She referred to her neighbor as a heathen for not recycling.

The heathen festival was filled with music and dancing.

The heathen customs were passed down through generations.

The heathen beliefs were deeply rooted in the culture.

He was accused of being a heathen for questioning the traditional practices.

The heathen temple was a place of mystery and intrigue.

They considered the foreign travelers to be heathens due to their unfamiliar customs.

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