n. 1. An adherent of a polytheistic religion in antiquity, especially when viewed in contrast to an adherent of a monotheistic religion. 2. A Neopagan. 3. Offensive a. One who has no religion. b. An adherent of a religion other than Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. 4. A hedonist. [Middle English, from Late Latin pāgānus, from Latin, country-dweller, civilian, from pāgus, country, rural district; see pag- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pagan adj. pagan·dom (-dəm) n. pagan·ism n. |
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