異教徒 — meaning in English

English meaning

• Heathen noun Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
• pagan adj Relating to religions or spiritual practices outside the major world religions, often nature-based or polytheistic.

Senses

異教徒 is used for these senses in English:

• heathen A pagan; someone who is neither Christian, Jewish, or Muslim (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
• pagan A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

Heathen — full definition

1. noun Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
2. adj Relating to such beliefs or practices.

pagan — full definition

1. adj Relating to religions or spiritual practices outside the major world religions, often nature-based or polytheistic.
2. noun A follower of such a religion.