Meaning & use
pagan
A person who holds religious beliefs outside the major world religions, especially polytheistic or pre-Christian traditions.
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Historians study how pagan festivals gradually blended with Christian holidays in Europe.
Modern pagans often base their practices on ancient nature-centered religions.
A note on using this word
Pagan was historically used by Christians as a label for outsiders and can sound dismissive, though many modern pagans use it proudly for their own beliefs.
Words with a similar meaning
heathenpolytheist
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