1. People who do not belong to a widely held religion, especially Christianity, Islam, or Judaism
The missionaries were sent to convert the heathens.
Os missionários foram enviados para converter os pagãos.
2. An uncivilized or irreligious person; someone lacking culture or refinement
He called the rowdy fans heathens for their behavior at the stadium.
Ele chamou os torcedores barulhentos de pagãos pelo seu comportamento no estádio.