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Contemporary paganism gives me a subjective lens through which the world in which I live can be interpreted on an aesthetic and an ethical basis. I'm interested in narrative, myth, and story, in folklore and the way we connect to the turning of the seasons and the natural world.
Liz Williams

Meaning of "paganism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PAGANISM

paganism  [ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PAGANISM

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Paganism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PAGANISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

paganism

Paganism

Paganism is a broad group of indigenous and historical polytheistic religious traditions—primarily those of cultures known to the classical world. In a wider sense, Paganism has also been understood to include any non-Abrahamic, folk, ethnic religion. Modern ethnologists often avoid referring to non-classical and non-European, traditional and historical faiths as Pagan in favour of less ambiguous labels such as polytheism, shamanism, pantheism, and animism. Contemporary or modern paganism is a group of new religious movements influenced by, or claiming to be derived from, the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe. Contemporary Pagan religious movements are diverse, sharing no single set of beliefs, deities, creed, ritual practices, or texts; nor do any claim to be absolutely authoritative. However, there is a great deal of overlap amongst Pagan movements and there are a number of beliefs commonly shared by many Pagans, including pluralism, pantheism, polytheism, and a general belief that divinity is found in mind and nature.

Definition of paganism in the English dictionary

The definition of paganism in the dictionary is beliefs and activities of a group professing a polytheistic religion or any religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. Other definition of paganism is the state of having no religious belief; heathenism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PAGANISM


abolitionism
ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm
authoritarianism
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛərɪənɪzəm
constructionism
kənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm
dragonism
ˈdræɡənɪzəm
epigonism
ˈɛpɪɡənɪzəm
equestrianism
ɪˈkwɛstrɪənɪzəm
evolutionism
ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪzəm
freeganism
ˈfriːɡənɪzəm
hooliganism
ˈhuːlɪɡənɪzəm
interventionism
ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪzəm
libertarianism
ˌlɪbəˈtɛərɪənɪzəm
Mormonism
ˈmɔːmənɪzəm
neopaganism
ˌniːəʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm
Pan-Africanism
ˈpænˈæfrɪkənɪzəm
post-modernism
ˌpəʊstˈmɒdənɪzəm
protagonism
prəʊˈtæɡənɪzəm
Samaritans
səˈmærɪtənɪzəm
superorganism
ˈsuːpərˌɔːɡənɪzəm
totalitarianism
təʊˌtælɪˈtɛərɪənɪzəm
veganism
ˈviːɡənɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PAGANISM

pagan
pagandom
Paganini
paganisation
paganise
paganiser
paganish
paganist
paganistic
paganistically
paganization
paganize
paganizer
Pagasetic Gulf
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WORDS THAT END LIKE PAGANISM

Anglicanism
Confucianism
coping mechanism
defence mechanism
Exchange Rate Mechanism
hedonism
humanism
humanitarianism
lesbianism
Lutheranism
mechanism
microorganism
New Urbanism
organism
safety mechanism
Satanism
shamanism
unitarianism
urbanism
utopianism
vegetarianism

Synonyms and antonyms of paganism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «paganism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PAGANISM

Find out the translation of paganism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of paganism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «paganism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

异教
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

paganismo
570 millions of speakers

English

paganism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुतपरस्ती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوثنية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

язычество
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

paganismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পৌত্তলিকতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

paganisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paganisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Heidentum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

異教信仰
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paganism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chủ nghia tà giáo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புறச்சமயம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मूर्तिपूजकता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

putperestlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

paganesimo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pogaństwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

язичництво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

păgânism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παγανισμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heidendom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hedendom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hedenskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of paganism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PAGANISM»

The term «paganism» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.986 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PAGANISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about paganism

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6 QUOTES WITH «PAGANISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word paganism.
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Aleister Crowley
Paganism is wholesome because it faces the facts of life.
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Augustus Hare
The virtue of paganism was strength; the virtue of Christianity is obedience.
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David Hare
Strength was the virtue of paganism; obedience is the virtue of Christianity.
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Liz Williams
Authors as diverse as Rudyard Kipling, E. Nesbit, and J. R. R. Tolkien have shaped modern paganism as greatly as any theological underpinnings.
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Liz Williams
Because contemporary paganism is essentially so new, its underlying ethical structure is not particularly sophisticated.
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Liz Williams
Contemporary paganism gives me a subjective lens through which the world in which I live can be interpreted on an aesthetic and an ethical basis. I'm interested in narrative, myth, and story, in folklore and the way we connect to the turning of the seasons and the natural world.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAGANISM»

Discover the use of paganism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to paganism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions
Based on a course in Paganism that the authors have taught for more than a decade, it is full of exercises, meditations, and discussion questions for group or individual study. This book presents the basic fundamentals of Paganism.
Joyce Higginbotham, River Higginbotham, 2002
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Pagan Theology: Paganism as a World Religion
In Pagan Theology, Michael York provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Paganism and provides an overview of its theological perspective and practice.
Michael York, 2005
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Modern Paganism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives
The most comprehensive study available of Neopagan religious movements in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Michael Strmiska, 2005
4
Handbook of Contemporary Paganism
As Contemporary Paganism continues to grow and mature, new angles of inquiry about it have emerged and are explored in this collection.
Murphy Pizza, James R. Lewis, 2009
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Paganism: A Very Short Introduction
Owen Davies largely looks at paganism through the eyes of the Christian world, and how, over the centuries, notions and representations of its nature were shaped by religious conflict, power struggles, colonialism, and scholarship.
Owen Davies, 2011
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Christianity and Paganism, 350-750: The Conversion of ...
The book covers such topics as the relationship between the Church and the Roman state, Christian attitudes toward the barbarians, and the missions to northern Europe.
J. N. Hillgarth, 1986
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Her Hidden Children: The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America
This title presents the history of wicca and neopaganism in the United States focusing on the post-WW II period.
Chas Clifton, 2006
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The Paganism Reader
This work provides a definitive selection of primary sources in Paganism, ranging from its ancient beginnings to its 20th century reconstruction and revival.
Chas Clifton, Graham Harvey, 2004
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Living Paganism: An Advanced Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
In this book, you will learn how to develop Pagan spiritual goals that are balanced and meaningful.
Shanddaramon, 2005
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Paganism: A Religion for the 21st Century
In the Postmodern world we are living in, our religious institutions have struggled to come to terms with current cultural trends.
Shanddaramon, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAGANISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term paganism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why is hate more newsworthy than love?
They need to know that Paganism is all encompassing and inclusive of equality and human rights. Well done Iceland and Hilmar for showing ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
2
Ann Arbor man jailed in sex assault case lured teen into 'furry' fetish …
They have a strong Catholic background as I've always tried to respect as I follow eclectic paganism." The three share a bed, and he admitted ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
3
Nile "Call to Destruction" (lyric video)
... complemented by a blitzkrieg of intense blast beats, callous-inducing six-string complexity, and lyrics about destroying "symbols of paganism. «Exclaim!, Jul 15»
4
'Fur baby' mania: People spending more on pets
Others, like the Catholic Church, call it paganism. Father Justin Braun from the Diocese of Tyler says love for an animal should never exceed ... «KVUE, Jul 15»
5
North's Brent Harvey to celebrate 400th milestone tonight
But, to use a “Paganism”, that is putting the horse before the cart, for the Kangaroos remain in finals contention and could well be in the eight if ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
6
Mindfulness or the mind of Christ
In keeping with the overall direction of Western cultural life in this century, our social order has been turning back to paganism for answers. «Christian Concern, Jul 15»
7
The road to heaven: which way?
Paganism and Hinduism are polytheistic and also pantheistic nature-worshipping religions, well over 5000years old. They believe that God ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
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Going Places, Near & Far: Open Mind for the Off-Road in Greece …
For 1200 years –from the 8th Century BC through the 4th century AD (when Christians came in and banned paganism) - leaders would come to ... «The Island Now, Jul 15»
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Paganism for Beginners: Diversity
Similarly, there are many different forms of Paganism, with different theologies, ritual styles, and values. And there is often as much variation ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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Global Eco-Paganism: South Korea
If you would like to be interviewed for the Global Eco-Paganism Series, contact me at allergicpagan [at] gmail [dot] com. And don't forget to sign ... «Patheos, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Paganism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/paganism>. May 2024 ».
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