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Meaning of pagan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pagan

Pronunciation:/ˈpeɪɡən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

    Example: This community has a surprising number of pagans.

  2. (by extension) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.

  3. (by extension) An unruly, badly educated child.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

    Example: Many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints.

  2. (by extension) Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.