transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpā-gən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin paganus, from Latin, civilian, country dweller, from pagus country district; akin to Latin pangere to fix — more at pact
Date: 14th century
1. : heathen 1 ; especially : a follower of a polytheistic religion (as in ancient Rome)
2. : one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods : an irreligious or hedonistic person
3. : neo-pagan
• pagan adjective
• pa·gan·ish -gə-nish adjective