Individual who practices a polytheistic religion or does not follow any organized religion.
In ancient times, many civilizations were pagan.
En la antigüedad, muchas civilizaciones eran paganas.
Person who lives outside the established religious norms.
The festival was celebrated in a pagan manner, without referring to a specific god.
El festival se celebró de manera pagana, sin referirse a un dios específico.
Etymology
From the Latin 'paganus', meaning 'peasant' or 'rustic', in the context of people who remained faithful to old beliefs while Christianity was expanding.
Common Phrases and Expressions
paganism
System of polytheistic beliefs.
paganismo
pagan rituals
Ceremonies performed by pagans to honor their deities.
rituales paganos
to paganize
To convert to paganism or adopt pagan practices.
paganizar
Related Words
polytheism
Belief in multiple gods.
politeísmo
cult
System of worshiping a deity or group of deities.
culto
idolatry
Veneration of idols or images as deities.
idolatría
Slang Meanings
Person who does not adhere to any organized religion.
He is a pagan who enjoys ancestral traditions without following a specific faith.
Es un pagan que disfruta de las tradiciones ancestrales sin seguir una fe específica.
Describes someone who lives in an unrestrained or hedonistic manner.
At the party, everyone was a bit pagan, seeking only pleasure.
En la fiesta, todos eran un poco paganos, buscando solo el placer.