pagan

  1. Proper noun.  (given name, male) .
  2. Adjective.  relating to, characteristic of or adhering to non-biblical religions, especially earlier polytheism.
  3. Adjective.  (by extension) savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
  4. Noun.  A person not adhering to any major or recognized religion, especially a heathen or non-Christian (often derogatory), follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion, neopagan.
  5. Noun.  (by extension) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.
  6. Noun.  Especially an unruly, badly educated child.

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