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1 English

1.1 Adjective

1.1.1 Translations

1.2 Noun

1.2.1 Translations

1.3 Related terms

English

Adjective

pagan

  1. Relating to local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity.
    Many societies kept their pagan deities in the form of saints.
  2. Relating to a broad spectrum religious practices, generally lacking a strong hierarchical structure and emphasizing a personal relationship with natural forces and cycles.
    Celebrating the cross-quarter days is said to be an ancient pagan practice.

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Noun

  1. A pagan person.
    This community has a surprising number of pagans.

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