주요 종교를 믿지 않는 사람이나 이교도를 일컫는 말.
A person who does not belong to a widely held religion, especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim.
예문:
"The village elders were wary of the outsiders, labeling them as heathens who ignored the old gods."
"Historically, the term was used by Christians to describe anyone who did not follow the Bible."
문화적 소양이나 예의가 부족하다고 여겨지는 사람.
An unenlightened person who is regarded as lacking culture, moral principles, or proper manners.
예문:
"Stop drinking straight from the milk carton like a heathen!"
"She considered anyone who hadn't read Tolstoy to be a bit of a heathen."
이교도나 그들의 관습에 관련된, 또는 종교가 없는.
Relating to heathens, their customs, or their lack of belief in a mainstream religion.
예문:
"The museum displays various heathen idols recovered from the archaeological site."
"They were punished for clinging to their heathen traditions instead of adopting the new laws."