ˈpeɪɡən n. & adj. --n. a
person not subscribing to
any of
the main religions of the
world,
esp.
formerly regarded by Christians as
unenlightened or
heathen. --adj. 1 a of or relating to or associated
with pagans. b
irreligious. 2 identifying
divinity or spirituality in
nature; pantheistic. øøpaganish adj. paganism n. paganize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise). [ME f. L paganus villager,
rustic f. pagus
country district: in
Christian L =
civilian, heathen]