A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions, often associated with polytheism or nature worship. The village was known for its pagan rituals that celebrated the changing of the seasons.
A follower of a polytheistic or nature-based religion, often used in historical contexts to describe those who were not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim. The ancient Romans were considered pagans by early Christians due to their worship of multiple gods.
A person who behaves in a way considered irreligious, hedonistic, or uncivilized (often humorous or derogatory). He joked that he was a pagan because he preferred sleeping in on Sundays to going to church.