pa·gan (p  g n)n. 1. An adherent of a polytheistic religion in antiquity, especially when viewed in contrast to an adherent of a monotheistic religion. 2. A Neopagan. 3. Offensive a. One who has no religion. b. An adherent of a religion other than Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. 4. A hedonist. [Middle English, from Late Latin p gnus, from Latin, country-dweller, civilian, from pgus, country, rural district; see pag- in Indo-European roots.]pa gan adj.pa gan·dom (-dm) n.pa gan·ish adj.pa gan·ism n. |
paganism
1. a hedonistic spirit or attitude in moral or religious matters.
2. the beliefs and practices of pagans, especially polytheists.
3. the state of being a pagan. — paganist, n., adj. — paganistic, adj.
See also: Religion
2. the beliefs and practices of pagans, especially polytheists.
3. the state of being a pagan. — paganist, n., adj. — paganistic, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | paganism - any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" druidism - the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies |
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