neopaganism

or Ne·o-Pa·gan·ism

[ nee-oh-pey-guh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. a modern revival of interest in the worship of pre-Christian polytheistic religious traditions, especially those of Europe and Egypt, or of nature, fertility, etc., as represented by various deities, first seen in the late 19th century and becoming more formalized in the 20th century.

Usage Note

Is it neopaganism, paganism, or polytheism? See neopagan.

Other Words From

• ne·o·pa·gan noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neopaganism¹

First recorded in 1875–80; neo- + paganism

Example Sentences

But it would be wrong to charge their neopaganism alone with results whereof the causes were so complex.

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