Meaning Of The Word Pagan

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pagan
In former times, pagans were people who did not believe in Christianity and who many Christians considered to be inferior people.
Pagan beliefs and activities do not belong to any of the main religions of the world and take nature and a belief in many gods as a basis. They are older, or are believed to be older, than other religions.

pagan in American English
a person who is not a Christian, Muslim, or Jew; heathen
of pagans or paganism; not Christian, Muslim, or Jewish
adjective: pertaining to the worship or worshipers of any religion that is neither Christian, Jewish, nor Muslim
noun: one of a people or community observing a polytheistic religion, as the ancient Romans and Greeks

pagan in British English
adjective: of or relating to pagans or their faith or worship
noun: a member of a group professing a polytheistic religion or any religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam

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