heathens
substantiivi
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pakanat, epäuskoiset; henkilöitä, jotka eivät kuulu tiettyyn uskontoon tai kulttuuriin.
He kutsuivat heitä pakaniksi, koska he eivät noudattaneet heidän uskontoaan.
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Heathens are often referred to as people who do not belong to a widely held religion, particularly in contexts where a specific faith is dominant. The term is historically used in a derogatory sense to describe those who are seen as uncivilized or lacking in moral values, particularly in relation to the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). The word has its roots in Old English 'hæþen', which means 'of the heath' or 'of the heathland', indicating a connection to rural, often pagan populations. In modern contexts, the term can also refer to individuals who practice polytheism or follow nature-based spiritual paths.
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(monikko) heathen|lang=en |
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