pagan
adjective/ˈpeɪɡən/
Frequency rank: #7,153 most common English word
Meaning
relating to religions that are not part of the main world religions, especially pre-Christian beliefs.
Example sentence
The archaeologist discovered ruins of pagan temples built long before Christianity arrived in the region.
Synonyms & related words
- heathen
- polytheistic
- pre-christian
- idolatrous
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