Heathen meaning, usage, quotes, and social examples

Today’s word of the day is ‘Heathen‘ Let us understand more about this word. 



Heathen [ heethuhn ]

What is this word’s grammar?

The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.

Does the word have a past tense? What is it?

No, the word is an adjective. Therefore, it does not have a past form.

What is the meaning of the word?
It means:
Word of the day-Heathen
1. Not believing in the Christian god
2.  No acknowledgement of the God of the Bible
3. Irreligious
4. Pagan

How is the word pronounced in popular languages?

1. Hindi – Butparasti ka

2. Spanish – Pagano(masculine); Pagana(feminine)

3. French – Païen(masculine); Païenne(feminine)

4. Mandarin – Yì jiàotú

How to use this word in a sentence?

1. No wonder that I’m a heathen, then; anybody would be with such a father, retorted Sue.

2. Besides, was not his design to curse Israel either by the true God or by some gods of the heathen?

3. The names of the gods of the heathen were not even to be mentioned, and hence were not to be used in making an oath.

4. From this time Christianity was exposed to outbursts of heathen rage and express decrees were published against it.

5. Sivert Jespersen began at once to exhort him to allow himself to be sent on a mission to the heathen lands lying in darkness. (https://loscoches.com/)

What are some synonyms of the word of the day?

Some synonyms of the word are:

agnostic, barbarian, infidel, nonbeliever, pagan, skeptic, atheistic, godless, idolatrous, irreligious, profane etc.

What are some antonyms of the word of the day?

Some antonyms of the word are:

godly, religious etc.

Quotation:

If we allow the consideration of heathen morality and heathen religion to absolve us from the duty of preaching the gospel we are really deposing Christ from His throne in our own souls.

Roland Allen

Social Example:

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