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paganism

noun

pa·​gan·​ism ˈpā-gə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce paganism (audio)
1
: spiritual beliefs and practices other than those of Judaism, Islam, or especially Christianity: such as
a
: the spiritual beliefs and practices of ancient polytheistic religions
b
: the beliefs and practices of contemporary religions or spiritual movements based on ancient paganism
2
: a religion based on paganism
3
: the quality or state of being a pagan

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What do pagan and heathen really mean?

Pagan is derived from the Late Latin paganus, which was used at the end of the Roman Empire to name those who practiced a religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. Early Christians often used the term to refer to non-Christians who worshiped multiple deities. In Latin, paganus originally meant “country dweller” or “civilian"; it is believed that the word’s religious meanings developed either from the enduring non-Christian religious practices of those who lived far from the Roman cities where Christianity was more quickly adopted, or from the fact that early Christians referred to themselves as “soldiers of Christ,” making nonbelievers “civilians.”

The definition and etymology of heathen overlap with those of pagan: both words denote “an unconverted member of a people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of the Bible,” and heathen, like pagan, is believed to have come from the term for a country inhabitant, or in this case, a "heath dweller."

Both words have developed broader and pejorative meanings over time, with pagan being used to mean “an irreligious or hedonistic person” and heathen “uncivilized” or “strange,” but their original meanings are still in use.

Example Sentences

the paganism of early Rome He is a practitioner of Paganism.
Recent Examples on the Web The canonical interpretation held that the devil intruded into the prophet’s inspirations, producing what appeared to be a temporary and tactically astute toleration of paganism. Reuel Marc Gerecht, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 The Bell and Raven is a peaceful little shop in Simsbury specializing in paganism, mysticism, ancient magical practices, divination and other esoteric traditions. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022 But Swedish archaeologist Sven Rosborn, says Kryda is wrong because Harald, who converted from paganism to Christianity and founded churches in the area, must have received an appropriate grave somewhere in the churchyard. Hartford Courant, 31 July 2022 But Swedish archaeologist Sven Rosborn, says Kryda is wrong because Harald, who converted from paganism to Christianity and founded churches in the area, must have received an appropriate grave somewhere in the churchyard. Monika Scislowska, ajc, 31 July 2022 Followers of paganism don special attire and flower garlands, which are believed to repel evil spirits, hold special rituals and start bonfires. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Kyivans spoke a Slavic language that had no writing system, and practiced a paganism without idols or temples. Timothy Snyder, The New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2022 The time where the show takes place is at the breaking point of paganism right where Christianity is coming in. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Apr. 2022 Its subject matter hints at one reason why Rubens was so fixated on classical history: Constantine was the first Roman emperor to throw polytheistic paganism overboard in favor of the monotheism of Christianity. Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of paganism was in the 15th century

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