Heathen Definition & Meaning

heathen
adjective
  1. not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
noun
  1. a person who does not acknowledge your god

"Heathen" in song lyrics

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  • "ever since i was a child teethin' and able to speak i spoke heathen"
    Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth
  • "and able to speak I spoke heathen"
    Aceyalone — Greatest Show On Earth (Bar 9 Remix)
  • "Torn, whipped, thorn tips, flesh rips for the heathen"
    Ambassador — Selah

Words that rhyme with heathen

Usage tips for "heathen"

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