English

Etymology
From L. 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.

Pronunciation
enPR|p�'g�n, IPA|/�peɪɡ�n/, SAMPA|/"peIg@n/
:Rhymes:English:-eɪɡ�n|Rhymes: -eɪɡ�n

Adjective
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1. Relating to, characteristic of or adhering to religions other than Christianity.

#: Many societies kept their pagan deities in the form of saints.

1. by extension Immoral, uncivilized, savage.
2. Pantheistic or nature-worshipping, neopagan.

Translations
trans-top|relating to local religions
Finnish: pakanallinen, pakana|pakana-
Hungarian: t|hu|pogány
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Russian: t|ru|�з��е�кий|tr=jazý�eskij
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trans-top|immoral, uncivilized, savage
Finnish: pakanallinen, pakana|pakana-
Hungarian: t|hu|istentelen
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trans-top|pantheistic or nature-worshipping
Finnish: uuspakanallinen
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Russian: t|ru|�з��е�кий|tr=jazý�eskij
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ttbc|Dutch: heidens
ttbc|French: païen
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ttbc|Greek: �αγαν�� (paganos) m, ειδ�λολά��η� (idololatris) m
ttbc|Swedish: hednisk
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Noun
en-noun

1. A person not adhering to any major or recognized religion, especially a heathen or non-Christian (often derogatory).
2. by extension An uncivilized or unsocialized person, especially of children.
3. A follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion, a neopagan.

#: This community has a surprising number of pagans.

Translations
trans-top|person not adhering to any major or recognized religion
Finnish: pakana
Hungarian: t|hu|pogány
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Russian: t|ru|�з��ник|m|tr=jazý�nik
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trans-top|uncivilized or unsocialized person
Finnish: pakana (dated)
Hungarian: t|hu|istentelen
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trans-top|follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion
Finnish: uuspakana
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Russian: t|ru|�з��ник|m|tr=jazý�nik
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ttbc|French: païen m, païenne f
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ttbc|Swedish: hedning c
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Related terms
neo-pagan
paganism

Category:Paganism

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