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Paganism: meaning, definitions and examples

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paganism

 

[ หˆpeษชษกษ™nษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religion

Paganism refers to a range of spiritual and religious beliefs and practices that are not part of the major world religions. It is often associated with nature worship, polytheism, and ancient traditions. Paganism can encompass a diverse array of beliefs and practices, including Wicca, Druidry, and Heathenry.

Synonyms

heathenism, nature worship, polytheism

Examples of usage

  • Many modern pagans celebrate the cycles of the seasons.
  • Paganism often involves rituals that honor the earth and its natural elements.
  • Some pagans worship multiple deities from various mythologies.
Context #2 | Noun

derogatory

In some contexts, Paganism can be used as a derogatory term to imply backwardness or primitiveness. It may be employed to dismiss non-mainstream beliefs or practices as irrational or uncivilized.

Synonyms

barbarism, heathenism, uncivilized

Examples of usage

  • The term 'paganism' has been historically used to denigrate traditional spiritual practices.
  • Some individuals use 'paganism' as a pejorative to criticize beliefs outside of established religions.

Translations

Translations of the word "paganism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paganismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเค—เคจเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heidentum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paganisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธั‡ะฝะธั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pogaล„stwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paganisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paganismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paganizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุซู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohanstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohanstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ‚ๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poganizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟาฑั‚า›ะฐ ั‚ะฐะฑั‹ะฝัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paganizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paganismo

Etymology

The term 'paganism' originated from the Latin word 'paganus,' which initially meant 'country dweller' or 'rustic.' It was later used by early Christians to refer to non-Christians, particularly those who practiced polytheistic religions. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wide range of non-Abrahamic spiritual beliefs and practices. Today, Paganism is recognized as a diverse and complex umbrella term that includes various nature-based and polytheistic traditions.

See also: neopaganism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,468, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.