Where does “heathendom” come from?
Heathendom comes from Old English hǣþendōm, a formation from hǣþen meaning pagan or non-Christian combined with the suffix -dōm denoting a state or domain.
heathendom (English): The state of being heathen; From one religion's...
Definitions
- The state of being heathen; From one religion's...
Ancestry of “heathendom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | hæthendom | heathenry, paganism; Pagan doctrine or habits |
| 2 | Old English | hǣþendōm | — |