Synonyms for pagan
ˈpeɪ gənpa·gan

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1. pagannoun

   Relating to, characteristic of or adhering to non-Abrahamist religions, especially earlier polytheism.

   This community has a surprising number of pagans.

   Synonyms:
   paynim, heathenish

   Antonyms:
   Judeo-Christian, Abrahamist

2. pagannoun

   Especially an unruly, badly educated child.

   Synonyms:
   brat, barbarian, barbaric

3. pagannoun

   Synonyms:
   philistine, savage

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1. pagannoun

   Synonyms:
   heathen, idolater, gentile

   Antonyms:
   believer, christian

2. paganadjective

   Synonyms:
   heathenish, idolatrous

   Antonyms:
   christian

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1. heathen, pagan, gentile, infidelnoun

   a person who does not acknowledge your god

   Synonyms:
   infidel, goy, non-Jew, heathen, gentile, pleasure seeker, hedonist

   Antonyms:
   religious

2. pagannoun

   a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew)

   Synonyms:
   hedonist, gentile, pleasure seeker, infidel, heathen

   Antonyms:
   religious

3. hedonist, pagan, pleasure seekeradjective

   someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

   Synonyms:
   hedonist, gentile, pleasure seeker, infidel, heathen

   Antonyms:
   religious

4. heathen, heathenish, pagan, ethnicadjective

   not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

   Synonyms:
   ethnical, cultural, heathenish, ethnic, heathen

   Antonyms:
   religious

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1. pagannoun

   Synonyms:
   heathen, gentile, idolater

2. paganadjective

   Synonyms:
   heathenish, heathen

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1. pagannoun

   Synonyms:
   heathen

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1. List of paraphrases for "pagan":

   heathen

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1. George Gordon Byron:

   There is something Pagan in me that I cannot shake off. In short, I deny nothing, but doubt everything.

2. Colin Campbell:

   Indeed, the Founders mentioned the pagan authors in so many heartfelt speeches, pamphlets and letters that today's sweeping references to America's 'Christian' roots and 'Judeo-Christian heritage' ought to be amended. Maybe these terms should be reserved to explain the traditional religions and morality of individuals, families, congregations, small communitities. Politically, our notions of virtue and vice have had another genesis.

3. Leatrice Eiseman:

   This belief started in ancient times, as it was seen as the color reflective of love, both earthly and heavenly. Greek muses wore orange, as did Bacchus, the pagan Roman god, in general terms, a color ascribed to a god perpetuated the hope and belief of immortality.

4. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images -RRB- Arroyo:

   Now, while I completely reject this pagan tradition, as the year comes to an end, I will avail myself of the airing of grievances because I've got a lot of problems too.

5. Albert Camus:

   Everyone would like to behave like a pagan, with everyone else behaving like a Christian.