heidendom

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch heidijndoem. Equivalent to heiden +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛi̯.də(n)ˌdɔm/
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Hyphenation: hei‧den‧dom

Noun[edit]

heidendom n (uncountable)

paganism, heathendom (polytheistic religious tradition)
heathendom, heathenry, heresy (any faith, view or community proscribed by a given religion)

Descendants[edit]

Afrikaans: heidendom
Negerhollands: heidendom

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