English · Word Candidate

pagan

/ˈpeɪɡən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pagans

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Meaning · English

Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

Adjective

Under Christianization, many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

Noun

This community has a surprising number of pagans.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An uncivilized or unsocialized person.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “pagan” mean?

Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

Is “pagan” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.