noun
- plural of heathenry; the beliefs, practices, or condition of heathens; paganism or irreligion
Usage: archaic or literary; often used historically to refer to non-Christian or non-Abrahamic religious practices
Examples
- Medieval scholars wrote extensively about the heathenries of northern Europe.
- The missionary accounts described various heathenries encountered in distant lands.
- Historical texts often contrasted Christian doctrine with the heathenries of ancient civilizations.
- The anthropologist studied the heathenries and folk traditions of the region.