Definitions for paganism

paganism pa·gan·ism

Spelling: [pey-guh-niz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈpeɪ gəˌnɪz əm/

Paganism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 296 anagrams from letters in paganism (aagimnps).

Definitions for paganism

noun

  1. pagan spirit or attitude in religious or moral questions.
  2. the beliefs or practices of pagans.
  3. the state of being a pagan.

Origin of paganism

1400-50; late Middle English pāgānysme Late Latin pāgānismus, equivalent to Latin pāgān(us) pagan + -ismus -ism

Examples for paganism

There are so many branches of paganism and there are also different ways to practice these faiths.

In paganism a cult does not die violently, but after long decay.

This innovation in the Roman paganism was full of consequences.

Christianity has been judged at its best, paganism at its worst.

In the popular Trastevere quarter she had a temple until the end of paganism.

I tried to keep my paganism for others, and what you would call ‘the best in me’ for you.

Certainly Christianity did not, in this matter, improve on the philosophy of paganism.

Nor was this love of poetry lost with the transition from paganism to Christianity.

What was paganism in Chatham was atheism in Frederick the Great.

Yes, as a figure, “Santa Claus” has his roots in early Christian Europe, Dutch folklore, and Germanic paganism.

Word Value for paganism
Scrable

13

Words with friends

17

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