pagan

pa-gan · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who holds religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions; especially one who worships nature or multiple gods.

  2. 2.

    Relating to pagans or paganism.

  3. 3.

    (historical) A person who is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim.

Forms

plural: pagans

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    neo-pagan — a modern revival of pagan beliefs and practices

Related words

Antonyms: believer, christian
See also: heathen, polytheism, religion
Synonyms: heathen, infidel, polytheist

Etymology

From Latin paganus ("rural, rustic"), later "civilian" (as opposed to "soldier of Christ"), from pagus ("country district").