heathenism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
    paganism; pagan religion.

WordNet


Hea"then*ism noun
Definitions
  1. The religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism.
  2. The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country; ignorance; rudeness; barbarism.

Webster 1913