Paganismo (en. Paganism)

pa-ga-nis-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of belief that is not based on major religions such as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism.
Paganism has various forms and traditions in different cultures.
Ang paganismo ay may iba’t ibang anyo at tradisyon sa iba't ibang kultura.
Belief in many gods or spirits.
Many cults in paganism worship different gods and goddesses.
Maraming kulto sa paganismo ang sumasamba sa iba't ibang diyos at diyosa.
A system of religious beliefs focused on nature.
Some practices of paganism focus on respect and preservation of nature.
Ang ilan sa mga praksis ng paganismo ay nakatuon sa paggalang at pagpapanatili ng kalikasan.

Etymology

from Latin 'paganus' meaning 'farmer' or 'rural'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pagan rituals
Ceremonies or activities related to paganism.
paganong ritwal
pagan god
God or goddess worshipped by people with pagan beliefs.
paganong diyos

Related Words

pagan
A person who worships gods or goddesses not part of the major religions.
pagan
polytheism
Belief in many gods.
polyteismo

Slang Meanings

Like practicing unusual beliefs or rituals.
He has taken a liking to paganism, so he often visits 'forests' to pray.
Siya ay naging pabor sa paganismo kaya't madalas siyang bumibisita sa mga tila 'mga gubat' para magdasal.
A term often used for non-Christian beliefs.
The people in the barrio are becoming curious about paganism and are talking to those with different traditions.
Ang mga tao sa barrio ay nagiging curious tungkol sa paganismo at nakikipag-usap sa mga taong may iba't ibang tradisyon.