paganism

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/

Noun

paganism

1. Any indigenous polytheistic religion.

   Most people in that region practise their own form of paganism.

2. Any of a class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

   Various neopagan movements have arisen, each advancing its own form of paganism. Some are monotheist.

Related terms

• pagan
• neo-paganism

Translations

• French: paganisme
• German: Heidentum, Paganismus
• Italian: paganesimo
• Portuguese: paganismo
• Russian: язы́чество
• Spanish: paganismo

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