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heathenism Synonyms

Another word for heathenism

Choosing another word for heathenism depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Religious belief systems, practices, or ways of life outside the major monotheistic (especially Abrahamic) religions; paganism or polytheism.

Usage Example

"Early medieval chronicles frequently described the conversion of northern European tribes from paganism to Christianity."

Strongest
paganism
heathenry
heathendom
Strong
polytheism
idolatry
gentilism

• noun (Context 2)

Unenlightened, uncivilized, or irreligious behavior and customs.

Usage Example

"The strict reformer denounced the town's rowdy festivals as a return to moral barbarism."

Strong
barbarism
savagery
irreligion
impiety
ungodliness

Opposites of heathenism

The opposite of heathenism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

monotheism
piety
civility
refinement
orthodoxy
See all opposites of heathenism

• Nearby Words

heater
heath
heathen
heathenism
heather
heathered
heathland

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heathenism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heathenism
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