Paganism
Pronunciation : Pa"gan*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. paganismus: cf. F. paganisme. See Pagan, and cf. Painim.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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