ngoại đạo
[ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) one who believes in a different religion
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người ngoại đạosomeone who is from outside of a faith
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) unorthodox teachings; heresy; heterodoxy
Common questions
What does “ngoại đạo” mean?
(noun) one who believes in a different religion
Is “ngoại đạo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.