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    Païen (en. Pagan)

    /pɛ.jɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who practices a polytheistic religion.
    Pagans celebrate rituals in honor of multiple gods.
    Les païens célèbrent des rituels en l'honneur de plusieurs dieux.
    Set of non-monotheistic beliefs.
    Paganism encompasses traditions considered pagan.
    Le paganisme regroupe des traditions considérées comme païennes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paganus', which means 'peasant' or 'rural'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be pagan
    Practicing a religion that is not monotheistic.
    être païen
    pagan rites
    Ceremonies or rituals associated with pagan traditions.
    rites païens
    pagan cosmology
    Worldview and beliefs of a pagan group.
    cosmologie païenne

    Related Words

    paganism
    Belief and practice of polytheistic religions.
    paganisme
    ritual
    Symbolic act performed in a religious tradition.
    rituel
    divinity
    Being sacred or a god in a religion.
    divinité

    Slang Meanings

    A pejorative term used to describe someone who does not follow monotheistic religions.
    In certain discussions, being labeled as pagan can have a negative connotation.
    Dans certaines discussions, être qualifié de païen peut avoir une connotation négative.
    A humorous reference to an unconventional philosophy of life.
    He says he is a modern pagan, living without imposed rules.
    Il dit qu'il est un païen moderne, vivant sans règles imposées.