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pagan

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪg(ə)n/

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Definition of pagan

noun

a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions: a Muslim majority had to live in close proximity to large communities of Christians and pagans
dated, derogatory a non-Christian.
a member of a modern religious movement which seeks to incorporate beliefs or practices from outside the main world religions, especially nature worship.

adjective

relating to pagans or their beliefs:a pagan god

Derivatives

paganish
paganism
paganize

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin paganus 'villager, rustic', from pagus 'country district'. Latin paganus also meant 'civilian', becoming, in Christian Latin, 'heathen' (i.e. one not enrolled in the army of Christ)

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pagan

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paganish

paganism

paganize

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