pagandom
Definition
Noun (uncountable) 1. The realm or domain of pagans: "pagandom" refers collectively to pagans, their beliefs, practices, and territories, especially from the perspective of a monotheistic or Christian worldview. 2. The state or condition of being pagan: the quality or characteristic of adhering to pagan religion.
Usage Examples
- (The entire pagan world or community.)
- (The collection of pagan beliefs and practices.)
- (The state of being a pagan.)
Advanced Usage
"the spread of pagandom": the expansion of pagan influence or territories.
- The spread of pagandom into northern regions worried the Church. (The growth of pagan areas.)
"within pagandom": inside the pagan community or belief system.
- Within pagandom, there were many different gods and local traditions. (Inside the pagan world.)
Variants and Related Words
Pagan (n/adj): a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions; relating to such beliefs.
- She identified as a modern pagan. (A person following a polytheistic or nature-based religion.)
Paganism (n): the religious beliefs and practices of pagans.
- Paganism often involves nature worship and multiple deities. (The system of pagan religion.)
Paganize (v): to make pagan or convert to paganism.
- The king tried to paganize the local churches. (To turn them to pagan worship.)
Synonyms
- Heathendom: the realm of heathens (non-Christians).
- Gentiledom: the world of gentiles (non-Jews).
- Polytheistic domain: a territory or community worshipping many gods.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms using "pagandom", as the word is rare and formal.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are formed with "pagandom", as it is a noun.