pagan

• Qui se rapporte à des croyances ou des pratiques religieuses autres que celles des grandes religions monothéistes établies, notamment les religions antiques ou polythéistes.

Relating to religious beliefs and practices that are not part of any of the main world religions, especially those from ancient times.

1. Non-AbrahamicB2formal

   Relating to or denoting a person who does not follow the God of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.

   Païen (non-abrahamique)

   • The ancient pagan tribes worshipped multiple deities.
   • Pagan rituals often involved offerings to nature spirits.
   • The historian studied pagan traditions before the spread of monotheism.

   Synonymesheatheninfidel

2. Polytheistic or Nature-BasedB2formal

   Associated with religions that worship many gods or focus on nature, often pre-Christian.

   Païen (polythéiste ou lié à la nature)

   • Pagan festivals celebrated the solstices and equinoxes.
   • Many pagan beliefs were absorbed into local folklore.
   • The temple ruins show evidence of pagan worship.

   Synonymesanimisticheathenidolatrouspolytheistic

   Antonymeschristianislamicjudaicmonotheistic

• Nom désignant une personne qui ne suit pas la religion dominante (souvent dans un contexte chrétien), généralement associée à des croyances polythéistes ou pré-chrétiennes, ou encore une personne considérée comme vouée aux plaisirs sensuels.

A noun referring to a person who does not follow a major world religion, often associated with polytheistic or pre-Christian beliefs, or someone motivated by sensual pleasures.

1. Non-believer in a specific godB2formal

   A person who does not acknowledge or worship the god of a particular religion, especially from a monotheistic perspective.

   Non-croyant en un dieu spécifique

   • In ancient times, Christians were often accused of being pagans by Roman authorities.
   • The missionary described the local tribes as pagans because they did not follow his faith.
   • Some historical texts refer to non-believers as pagans.

   Synonymesgentileheatheninfidelnonbelieverunbeliever

2. Follower of polytheistic or pre-Christian religionB2formal

   A person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion, such as ancient Greek, Roman, Norse, or Celtic traditions.

   païen (follower of polytheistic or pre-Christian religion)

   • Modern pagans often celebrate seasonal festivals like the solstices.
   • The ancient pagans worshipped multiple gods and goddesses.
   • Many pagan traditions were absorbed into Christian holidays.

   Synonymesgentileheathenidolaterpolytheist

   Antonymesmonotheist

3. Person focused on sensual pleasuresC1informal

   Someone who is motivated primarily by desires for sensual or worldly pleasures, often used in a derogatory sense.

   Personne vouée aux plaisirs sensuels

   • He was called a pagan by his critics for his hedonistic lifestyle.
   • The novel portrays the protagonist as a pagan devoted to wine and feasts.
   • She rejected the label of pagan, insisting she simply enjoyed life's pleasures.

   Synonymeshedonistlibertinepleasure seekersensualistsybaritevoluptuary

   Antonymesasceticpuritanstoic