paganism

[US]/ˈpeɪ gənɪzəm/
[UK]/'pegən,ɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. belief in polytheism; the beliefs and practices of nonbelievers.

Example Sentences

New Age An umbrella term for a wide range of personal and individual beliefs and practices influenced primarily by eastern religions, paganism, spiritism.

Many ancient civilizations practiced paganism.

Paganism involves the worship of multiple gods.

Some modern Wiccan practices are inspired by paganism.

Paganism celebrates the cycles of nature.

Neo-paganism is a contemporary revival of ancient pagan beliefs.

Paganism often involves rituals and ceremonies.

The history of paganism dates back thousands of years.

Some people find solace in the spirituality of paganism.

Paganism is a diverse and varied belief system.

The practice of paganism differs greatly among different cultures.

Real-world Examples

The tardy evidence of her involuntary paganism made her even more upset.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Anything rather than have that child brought up in such practical paganism'.

Source: The South and the North (Part 2)

However, according to evidence, he was probably  a major god in early Germanic paganism.

Source: Charming history

The group exists across borders and follows a pre-Christian form of paganism.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

Paganism and Christianity coexisted  for quite some time.

Source: Charming history

While at first espousing traditional satanic values, it soon included aspects from other forms of paganism.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

They married Frankish women, adopted the French language, and soon started converting from Norse paganism to Christianity.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

From the 6th century onward, when Christianity had won over Paganism, we hear less of the secret discipline.

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

Like in other Scandinavian regions, Christianity and paganism coexisted for many  years, each incorporating elements of the other.

Source: Charming history

Harald converted Haakon, the Jarl of Norway, and later went to  war with him once he reverted to Norse paganism.

Source: Charming history

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