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heathener

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of heathen: more heathen

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

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noun

Meaning 2

One who lives in heathenry or heathendom; a heathen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: nonstandard, rare

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History

Etymology

From heathen + -er.