Definition: The term "aryans" comes from Greek, meaning "unidentified", or "unknown". It refers to people who did not belong to any specific religious group but were known by their beliefs, customs, and language. They inhabited various parts of Europe, including Germany, Scandinavia, and the Balkan region. In English, "aryans" is a term for non-believers, often depicted as dark-skinned people with long hair, wearing black robes, and speaking languages that are not part of the Christian or Jewish traditions. This group was not recognized by the Christian Church until 1820, when Pope Pius IX acknowledged them as Christians. The word "aryans" is used in various contexts to describe people who have a different faith from Christianity, often because they were born into such beliefs and practices that are not widely accepted within their own communities.