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heathenest

heathenest is the superlative form of heathen.

Meaning of heathen

Adjective

heathen (comparative heathener or more heathen, superlative heathenest or most heathen)

  1. Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
    • War of holy principles
      I'm seeking God's help in your destruction
      Slit the throat of heathen man
      And let his blood dilute the water, bury your dead2006, Jeff Hanneman, “Jihad”, Tom Araya (lyrics), performed by Slayer
    Antonyms:
    Christian, Muslim, Jewish
  2. (broadly) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage; barbarian.

See all 6 meanings of heathen

Questions about heathenest

What is heathenest the superlative form of?
Heathenest is the superlative form of heathen.

Words near heathenest in the dictionary

  1. heathendoms
  2. heathener
  3. heatheness
  4. heathenesse
  5. heathenesses
  6. heathenest
  7. heathenhood
  8. heathenise
  9. heathenised
  10. heathenises
  11. heathenish

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