I. hea ‧ then 1 /ˈhiːð ə n/ BrE AmE adjective old-fashioned
not connected with or belonging to the Christian religion or any of the large established religions
II. heathen 2 BrE AmE noun ( plural heathen or heathens ) [countable] old-fashioned
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: hæthen ]
1 . someone who is not connected with the Christian religion or any of the large established religions – used to show disapproval ⇨ pagan
2 . someone who refuses to believe in something – often used humorously