heathen

• 指不属于主流宗教（尤指基督教、犹太教或伊斯兰教）的人，常含贬义；也泛指异教的、未开化的。

An old-fashioned or archaic term for a person who does not belong to a widely held religion, especially one that is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim; often used historically in a derogatory sense.

1. Relating to non-believersC1formal

   Relating to people who do not belong to a widely held religion (especially Christianity, Judaism, or Islam).

   异教徒的

   • The missionaries traveled to convert the heathen tribes.
   • Heathen practices were often misunderstood by outsiders.
   • The ancient heathen rituals involved offerings to nature spirits.

   同义词atheisticgodlessinfidelirreligiouspaganunbelieving

   反义词devoutfaithfulpiousreligious

2. Uncivilized or irreligiousC1informal

   Used to describe someone or something considered uncivilized, barbaric, or lacking moral values.

   未开化或无宗教信仰的

   • His heathen behavior shocked the polite society.
   • They called the new settlers heathen because of their strange customs.
   • The heathen noise from the party kept the neighbors awake.

   同义词barbaricgodlessinfidelirreligiouspaganprimitivesavageunbelievinguncivilizedungodly

   反义词civilizedcultureddevoutmoralpiousrefined

• 名词，历史上用来指不属于主流宗教的人，尤指非基督徒、非犹太人或非穆斯林；在现代用法中常被视为过时或带有贬义。

A noun historically used to refer to a person who does not belong to a widely held religion, especially one that is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim; often considered outdated or pejorative in modern usage.

1. Non-believer (historical)C1formal

   A person who does not belong to a widely held religion, especially one who is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim.

   异教徒

   • The missionaries traveled to convert the heathens.
   • In medieval times, heathens were often persecuted.
   • The term 'heathen' was used historically to describe pagan tribes.

   同义词gentileidolaterinfidelnonbelieverpaganunbeliever

2. Uncivilized person (derogatory)B2informal

   A person regarded as lacking culture, moral principles, or sophistication.

   未开化的人（贬义）

   • He called them heathens for not following the rules.
   • Don't act like a heathen at the dinner table.
   • She thought the noisy tourists were a bunch of heathens.

   同义词barbarianboorloutphilistinesavagevulgarianyahoo

   反义词civilizedculturedgentlesophisticate