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pagan

The correct spelling is pagan.

How to pronounce pagan

/ˈpeɪɡən/
noun

IPA: /ˈpeɪɡən/

Say it like: Pag-an

The correct spelling is pagan. A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion. For example: "This community has a surprising number of pagans."

Usage Examples

This community has a surprising number of pagans.

Many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
  2. 2.(by extension) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.
  3. 3.(by extension) An unruly, badly educated child.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
  2. 2.(by extension) Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.

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