HEATHENIZED Meaning and
Definition
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"Heathenized" is a verb that describes the process or state of converting or assimilating someone or something into the practices, beliefs, or customs of heathenism or paganism. It refers to the act of making something or someone adopt traits, characteristics, or behaviors associated with heathen or pagan practices.
The term "heathenized" typically implies the transformation of a person or an object to conform to the principles or rituals explicitly or commonly associated with heathenism. This may involve rites, symbols, ceremonies, or traditions that deviate from established religious or cultural norms.
In a historical or anthropological context, "heathenized" might refer to the impact of heathen or pagan beliefs on a society or to the process by which indigenous practices, often labeled as heathen or pagan, are absorbed or mixed with dominant religious or cultural systems.
The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the assimilation or influence of ideas or concepts that are contrary to societal, religious, or moral values. In such instances, "heathenized" suggests a degradation or corruption of perceived orthodox principles or a departure from accepted norms.
Overall, "heathenized" signifies a transformation or adoption of heathen or pagan customs, practices, or beliefs, either literally or metaphorically, either by individuals or by larger societies.
Common Misspellings for HEATHENIZED
- geathenized
- beathenized
- neathenized
- jeathenized
- ueathenized
- yeathenized
- hwathenized
- hsathenized
- hdathenized
- hrathenized
- h4athenized
- h3athenized
- hezthenized
- hesthenized
- hewthenized
- heqthenized
- hearhenized
- heafhenized
- heaghenized
- Heathanized
Etymology of HEATHENIZED
The word "heathenized" is formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to the noun "heathen".
"Heathen" comes from the Old English word "hǣþen", which means "of the heath" or "inhabiting the heathland". It referred to people who did not adhere to the Christian faith and were considered to be outside the mainstream religious beliefs of the time. The word evolved from the Old English word "hǣþ", meaning "heath" or "uncultivated land".
The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek suffix "-izein", which means "to make" or "to cause to become". By adding this suffix, "heathenize" means "to make heathen" or "to cause to become heathen".
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