PAGANISM

paganism. Paganism, n. heathenism

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Pa″gan‐ism (–ĭz'm), n. [[L. paganismus: cf. F. paganisme. See Pagan, and cf. Painim.]] The state of being pagan; pagan characteristics; esp., the worship of idols or false gods, or the system of religious opinions and worship maintained by pagans; heathenism.