pagan

The word “pagan” has 2 syllables: pa-gan.

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪɡən/.


What is synonym and antonym for pagan?

In the thesaurus, “pagan” has 11 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pagan along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for pagan

  • agnostic
  • atheist
  • atheistic
  • gentile
  • godless
  • idolator
  • irreligious
  • laic
  • nonreligious
  • religionless
  • secular

Antonyms for pagan

  • christian
  • divine
  • jew
  • muslim
  • religious
  • sacred
  • spiritual

Meanings of pagan

  • noun
    1. A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
    2. (by extension) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.
    3. (by extension) An unruly, badly educated child.
  • adjective
    1. Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
    2. (by extension) Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.

Example Sentences

  • The ancient ruins held traces of a once-thriving pagan civilization.
  • In the dense forest, a solitary altar stood as a remnant of long-forgotten pagan rituals.
  • The historian studied the artifacts to understand the customs of the enigmatic pagan society.
  • The remote village still embraced some pagan traditions passed down through generations.
  • The folklore recounted tales of mystical creatures that roamed the pagan lands in ancient times.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pagan, such as: agnostic, atheist, atheistic, christian, divine, gentile, godless.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

idolater

idolaters

idolator

idolators

laic

  • atheistic
  • earthly
  • godless
  • irreligious
  • lay
  • nonclerical
  • nondenominational
  • nonsectarian
  • pagan
  • religionless
  • secular
  • temporal
  • worldly

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