pagan

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/
US: /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

  1. A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

    1. She is a pagan and worships old gods in the forest.
    2. Modern pagan communities often celebrate seasonal festivals linked to nature and agriculture.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of pagans.

    1. The old pagan rituals were performed in the woods.
    2. Some people consider Christmas to have pagan origins due to its winter solstice connections.

Synonyms

heathen idolater
pagan adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of pagans.

    1. This is a pagan holiday, celebrating the earth.
    2. The village had a distinctly pagan atmosphere, full of ancient symbols and traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pagan" in English means: A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions., Relating to or characteristic of pagans..

The phonetic transcription of "pagan" is /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/ in British English and /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pagan": heathen, idolater.

Example usage of "pagan": "She is a pagan and worships old gods in the forest.". More examples on the page.