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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions pagan noun  A person not adhering to any major or recognized religion, especially a heathen or non-Christian (often derogatory). (by extension) An uncivilized or unsocialized person, especially of children. A follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion, a neopagan. This community has a surprising number of pagans. adjective  Relating to, characteristic of or adhering to religions other than Christianity. Many societies kept their deities in the form of saints. (by extension) Immoral, uncivilized, savage. Pantheistic or nature-worshipping, neopagan. Etymology: From paganus, "peasant, rural, rustic", later "civilian". The meaning "non-Christian" arose in Vulgar Latin, probably from the 4th century. It is unclear whether this usage is derived primarily from the "rustic" or from the "civilian" meaning. English usage from the 15th century. As a self-designation of neopagans attested since 1990.      Full Definition of pagan  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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