Pagan: meaning, definitions and examples

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pagan

 

[ หˆpeษชษกษ™n ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

ancient religion

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

Synonyms

heathen, infidel, nonbeliever

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of being a pagan because he did not follow the dominant religion.
  • The ancient pagans worshipped multiple gods and goddesses.
  • The pagans celebrated the changing seasons with elaborate rituals.
Context #2 | Noun

derogatory

A person considered uncivilized or unenlightened.

Synonyms

barbarian, primitive, savage

Examples of usage

  • The missionary referred to the indigenous people as pagans.
  • The term 'pagan' was used by the colonizers to dehumanize the native population.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Relating to or characteristic of pagans; heathen.

Synonyms

heathen, non-Christian, unconventional

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pagan symbol around her neck.
  • The pagan festival attracted people from various cultural backgrounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "pagan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pagรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค—เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pagan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธั‡ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poganin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐๆ•™ๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paรฏen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pagano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pagan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ต๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุซู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ‚ๆ•™ๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poganski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟาฑั‚า›ะฐ ั‚ะฐะฑั‹ะฝัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pagan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pagano

Etymology

The word 'pagan' originated in the 14th century and comes from the Latin word 'paganus', which means 'villager' or 'rustic'. It was originally used to describe people in rural areas who practiced polytheistic religions. Over time, the term took on a more derogatory connotation, especially in the context of the spread of Christianity. Today, 'pagan' is often used to refer to non-Abrahamic religions or beliefs outside the mainstream.

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