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Heathenism

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Heathenism
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]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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