n. [ AS. h&aemacr_;ðendōm. ] 1. That part of the world where heathenism prevails; the heathen nations, considered collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Heathenism. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. The religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country; ignorance; rudeness; barbarism. [ 1913 Webster ]