Païens (en. Pagans)

/pɛ.jɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Individual adhering to a polytheistic cult.

Definition example: In ancient times, many peoples were considered pagans.

Dans l'Antiquité, beaucoup de peuples étaient considérés comme païens.

Definition: Person who does not follow the Christian faith.

Definition example: Some churches tried to convert pagans to the faith.

Certains églises ont essayé de convertir les païens à la foi.

Definition: Term used to designate those who do not believe in God in a monotheistic way.

Definition example: It is often difficult to interact with pagans in a constructive manner.

Il est souvent difficile d'interagir avec les païens de manière constructive.

Etymology/origin: The word 'pagan' comes from the Latin 'paganus', which means 'peasant' or 'inhabitant of the countryside'.

Common phrases: pagans of the world

Common phrases: Refers to peoples or cultures that still practice ancient and polytheistic religions.

païens du monde

Common phrases: think like a pagan

Common phrases: Means to adopt a less orthodox or conventional perspective on spiritual matters.

penser comme un païen

Related words: idolatry

Related words description: Worship of idols or deities in a polytheistic context.

idolâtrie

Related words: polytheism

Related words description: Belief in multiple gods.

polythéisme

Related words: talisman

Related words description: Object believed to have magical and protective properties.

talisman

Slang meanings: A modern pagan.

Slang meanings example: She describes herself as a modern pagan who honors nature.

Elle se décrit comme une païenne moderne qui honore la nature.

Slang meanings: 21st-century pagan.

Slang meanings example: He considers himself a 21st-century pagan, practicing spiritual eclecticism.

Il se considère comme un païen du XXIe siècle, pratiquant un éclectisme spirituel.