Paganos (en. Pagans)
/paˈɣanos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Individual who worships gods that are not part of monotheistic religions.
Pagans often celebrate rituals outdoors.
Los paganos suelen celebrar rituales al aire libre.
Person who looks down on the beliefs and customs of organized religions.
In antiquity, many pagans were persecuted for their culture.
En la antigüedad, muchos paganos eran perseguidos por su cultura.
adjective
Relating to the worship of deities other than those of Christianity and Judaism.
Pagan festivities attract many people interested in ancient traditions.
Las festividades paganas atraen a muchas personas interesadas en las tradiciones antiguas.
Referring to practices or beliefs that are not related to organized religion.
Summer is a time when many pagan festivals are celebrated.
El verano es un periodo donde se celebran muchas fiestas paganas.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'paganus', which means 'peasant' or 'inhabitant of the countryside'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Modern pagans
Term that refers to current individuals who practice neopagan religions.
Paganos modernos
Pagan rituals
Ceremonies performed by individuals who follow non-monotheistic beliefs.
Rituales paganos
Pagan gods
Deities worshipped in religions that are not Abrahamic.
Dioses paganos
Related Words
paganism
Set of beliefs and religious practices that are not Christian.
paganismo
neopaganism
Contemporary religious movement that revives ancient pagan beliefs.
neopaganismo
pagan celebration
Party or event marked by non-Christian traditions.
celebración pagana
Slang Meanings
It is used to describe someone who follows unconventional beliefs.
She is so pagan, always talking about the energy of nature.
Ella es tan pagana, siempre hablando de la energía de la naturaleza.
It refers to a person who is very free from religious restrictions.
He lives his life like a true pagan, without worrying about traditional norms.
Él vive su vida como un verdadero pagano, sin preocuparse por las normas tradicionales.