1. past tense of paganise; to make pagan or convert to paganism
Usage: British spelling; rare

Examples

• The Roman territories were gradually paganised after the empire’s decline.
• Some scholars argue that certain Christian festivals were paganised versions of earlier celebrations.
• The missionary feared that the remote community had been paganised by outside influences.
• Historical records show how the region was paganised during the cultural upheaval.
• The ancient temple was paganised and repurposed for different religious practices.