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pagan

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/ˈpeɪɡən/ · pag-an

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions, often specifically polytheistic practices.

Meanings

nounformal

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions, often specifically polytheistic practices.

ایسا شخص جو دنیا کے بڑے مذاہب کے علاوہ کسی دوسرے مذہب پر یقین رکھتا ہو، عام طور پر کثرت پرستی کے طریقوں کی نمائندگی کرتا ہو۔

کافر

kafir

Synonyms

heathenidolaterpolytheistمرتدغیر مسلممشرک

Antonyms

believermonotheistChristianمومنیک خدائیعیسائی

Common Collocations

  • pagan beliefs
  • pagan rituals
  • pagan practices

Example Sentences

In ancient times, many pagan rituals were performed to honor various gods.

قدیم زمانے میں، کئی کافر رسومات مختلف خداوں کی عزت کرنے کے لئے ادا کی جاتی تھیں۔

qadeem zamanay mein, kai kafir rasmatein mukhtalif khudaon ki izzat karne ke liye ada ki jati thi.

The pagan traditions of the region are still celebrated in some festivals today.

اس علاقے کی کافر روایات آج بھی بعض جشنوں میں منائی جاتی ہیں۔

is ilaqay ki kafir riwayat aaj bhi baaz jashnon mein manai jati hain.

Many modern pagan groups focus on nature worship and seasonal celebrations.

بہت سی جدید کافر جماعتیں قدرت کی عبادت اور موسمی تہواروں پر توجہ دیتی ہیں۔

bahut si jadeed kafir jamaatein qudrat ki ibadat aur mausami tehwaron par tawajjo deti hain.

Easily Confused With

pavian:Pavian refers to a type of monkey, while pagan relates to religious beliefs.

Word Family

paganism
nounکفر
paganize
verbکافر بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'pagan' as someone who celebrates many gods instead of one.

Imagine a group of people dancing around a fire, worshipping multiple deities.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مٹی کے بنے ہجوم کی کیا قدر ہے، کافر تو چلو ہار گئے، اکیلا مومن جیت گیا

mitti ke bane hajoome ki kya qadr hai, kafir to chalo haar gaye, akela mo'min jeet gaya.

What is the worth of the crowd made of clay, the pagan fell, alone the believer prevailed.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوسروں کا گروہ کافر کی طاقت کو بڑھاتا ہے

doosron ka giroh kafir ki taqat ko barhata hai

The group of others increases the power of the pagan.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "paganus" — rural or country dweller

First known use: 14th century

Originally, the term referred to rural inhabitants who practiced polytheism as Christianity spread more in urban centers.