pagan

• 指与多神教或非主流宗教相关的，尤其是古代宗教的；也指信奉这类宗教的人。

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.

   异教的

   • 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.

   同义词heatheninfidel

2. Polytheistic or Nature-BasedB2formal

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

   异教的

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

   同义词animisticheathenidolatrouspolytheistic

   反义词christianislamicjudaicmonotheistic

• 指不信仰世界主要宗教的人，常与多神教或基督教之前的信仰有关；也指追求感官享乐的人。

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.

   异教徒

   • 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.

   同义词gentileheatheninfidelnonbelieverunbeliever

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.

   异教徒

   • 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.

   同义词gentileheathenidolaterpolytheist

   反义词monotheist

3. Person focused on sensual pleasuresC1informal

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

   享乐主义者

   • 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.

   同义词hedonistlibertinepleasure seekersensualistsybaritevoluptuary

   反义词asceticpuritanstoic