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paganism Synonyms

Another word for paganism

Choosing another word for paganism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A religious belief system or tradition outside the main monotheistic or Abrahamic religions, especially one characterized by polytheism or the worship of nature.

Usage Example

"Historians studied how elements of ancient Roman heathenism were gradually absorbed into early European festivals."

Strong
heathenism
polytheism
gentilism
Weak
idolatry

• noun (Context 2)

A contemporary spiritual movement that revives or draws inspiration from pre-Christian polytheistic, animistic, and nature-centered traditions.

Usage Example

"Modern neopaganism encompasses a wide variety of nature-venerating paths, including Wicca and Druidry."

Strongest
neopaganism

Opposites of paganism

The opposite of paganism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

monotheism
See all opposites of paganism

• Nearby Words

paella
paeonia
pagan
paganism
page
pageant
pageantry

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paganism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paganism
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