Meaning of gentilism | Babel Free
Definitions
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heathenism; paganism; the worship of pagan gods countable, uncountable
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a heathenish practice. countable, uncountable
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tribal feeling; devotion to one's gens countable, uncountable
Examples
“In Scotland (especially among the Highlanders) the woemen doe make a Curtsey to the New-moon. I have known one in England doe it, and our English woemen in the Country doe retain (some of them) a touch of this Gentilisme still.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.