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The word "pagan" originally derived from the Latin "paganus," meaning "country dweller" or "rustic." It was used in the early Christian era to refer to people living in rural areas who practiced polytheistic religions, as opposed to the urban Christians. Over time, "pagan" came to be associated with non-Christian belief systems and was often used pejoratively to describe those who adhered to ancient, nature-based religions.

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