n.
- An adherent of a polytheistic religion in antiquity, especially when viewed in contrast to an adherent of a monotheistic religion.
- A Neopagan.
- Offensive.
- One who has no religion.
- An adherent of a religion other than Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.
- A hedonist.
[Middle English, from Late Latin pāgānus, from Latin, country-dweller, civilian, from pāgus, country, rural district.]
pagan pa'gan adj.pagandom pa'gan·dom (-dəm) n.
paganish pa'gan·ish adj.
paganism pa'gan·ism n.
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