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Definition of: heathen
(hē′thən) noun plural ·thens or ·then
1. One who is not a believer in the God of the Bible; one who is neither Christian, Jew, nor Mohammedan; a pagan; Gentile; idolater.
2. Any irreligious, rude, or uncultured person.
—adjective
1. Unbelieving; Gentile; pagan.
2. Irreligious; uncultured.
3. Of or pertaining to the heathen or their customs. [OE haethen. Akin to HEATH.]
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