Meaning · adjective
pagan, heathen
- relating to paganism or polytheistic religions
- non-religious or worldly (by extension)
In a sentence
Molte tradizioni popolari hanno un'origine pagana.
Many folk traditions have a pagan origin.
Gli antichi templi pagani furono trasformati in chiese.
The ancient pagan temples were transformed into churches.
Questo carnevale conserva elementi di antichi riti pagani.
This carnival preserves elements of ancient pagan rituals.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| pagano | masculine · singular |
| pagana | feminine · singular |
| pagani | masculine · plural |
| pagane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as a noun: 'un pagano' (a pagan).
Meaning · noun
pagan, heathen
- a person holding polytheistic or non-Abrahamic religious beliefs
- an adherent of modern neo-pagan traditions
In a sentence
Gli antichi pagani veneravano divinità legate alle forze della natura.
Ancient pagans worshipped deities linked to the forces of nature.
Molti riti tradizionali derivano dalle feste celebrate dai pagani.
Many traditional rituals derive from festivals celebrated by pagans.
Non tutti i pagani dell'epoca rifiutarono i nuovi insegnamenti morali.
Not all pagans of that era rejected the new moral teachings.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| pagano | masculine · singular |
| pagani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine form is 'pagana' (plural 'pagane'); masculine plural is 'pagani'.
- Can also be used as an adjective: 'riti pagani' (pagan rituals).
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