Heathen and Jew

Opposite meaning words

Heathen noun - A person who does not worship the God of the Bible.

Usage example: a missionary sent to distant lands to convert the heathens

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Jew is an antonym for heathen.

Jew noun - A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties.

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Heathen is an antonym for Jew in gentile topic.

Nearby Words: Jewish, Jewry, Jewess

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