English Explanatory Dictionary

gentilism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. heathenism; paganism; the worship of pagan gods
  2. a heathenish practice.
  3. tribal feeling; devotion to one's gens or clan.

Word forms

gentilism gentilisms

Etymology

See gentile + -ism, and compare French gentilisme.

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