The heathen, as the term is used in the Scriptures, all people except
the Jews; now used of all people except Christians, Jews, and
Mohammedans.
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance.
Ps. ii. 8.
Syn. -- Pagan; gentile. See Pagan.
Hea"then (h"'n), a. 1. Gentile; pagan; as, a heathen author. "The
heathen philosopher." "All in gold, like heathen gods." Shak.