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what is a pagan
heathen

pa·gan

ˈpāɡən/

noun

noun: pagan; plural noun: pagans

1. 1.

   a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.

   synonyms:

   heathen, infidel, idolater, idolatress; archaicpaynim "pagans worshiped the sun"

   • datedderogatory

     a non-Christian.
   • an adherent of neopaganism.

adjective

adjective: pagan

1.

relating to pagans.

"a pagan god"

synonyms:

heathen, ungodly, irreligious, infidel, idolatrous

noun. The definition of a heathen is someone who does not belong to an accepted religion or is someone who is lacking in morals or principles. An example of a heathen is a person who is uncivilized and not religious. An example of a heathen is a person who lies, cheats and does other immoral things.