Pagan

Quick meaning: Pagan is an adjective meaning Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (by extension, derogatory) Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
2. A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
3. (by extension, derogatory) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.
4. (by extension, derogatory) An unruly, badly educated child.
5. An outlaw biker who is a member of the Pagans MC.
6. (MLE) Alternative form of paigon

Example Sentences

This community has a surprising number of pagans.

Under Christianization, many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints.

Black metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that typically takes on anti-Christian, satanic and pagan themes.

The way Green practices witchcraft defies stereotypes of broomstick-wielding, cauldron-toting, pointy-hatted witches. He doesn’t belong to a coven. He’s not Wiccan or pagan, religions that are rooted in witchcraft. He has a few cats, though they’re better suited for snuggling than serving as helpful familiars.

Word Forms

• pagans

Synonyms for pagan

Depending on context, synonyms include paynim, philistine, savage, brat, heathen, heathenish.

Antonyms for pagan

Common opposites include Christian.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heathen, heathenish, infidel, irreligious, icon, idolater.

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