paganism

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/
US: /ˈpeɪ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

  1. A religion that is not Christianity, Islam, or Judaism, often worshipping many gods.

    1. Some people are interested in paganism and old gods.
    2. Archaeologists study ancient cultures' rituals to understand early paganism better.

  2. Beliefs and activities that are not part of any of the main religions of the world.

    1. Paganism is growing in popularity around the world.
    2. Some modern forms of paganism focus on nature and the environment around people.

  3. The practices of ancient peoples who did not follow one of the main religions and worshipped many gods or goddesses

    1. In the past, paganism was common in many places.
    2. Historical texts describe the various rituals associated with Roman paganism.

Synonyms

idolatry polytheism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paganism" in English means: A religion that is not Christianity, Islam, or Judaism, often worshipping many gods., Beliefs and activities that are not part of any of the main religions of the world., The practices of ancient peoples who did not follow one of the main religions and worshipped many gods or goddesses.

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

Synonyms for "paganism": idolatry, polytheism.

Example usage of "paganism": "Some people are interested in paganism and old gods.". More examples on the page.