1. religious beliefs and practices other than those of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, especially those of ancient polytheistic religions
2. lack of religious belief or adherence to a non-Abrahamic faith system

Examples

• The Roman Empire practiced paganism before converting to Christianity.
• Many ancient cultures embraced forms of paganism that honored multiple gods.
• The missionary worked to convert local populations from paganism to Christianity.
• Archaeological evidence reveals the widespread practice of paganism in pre-Christian Europe.
• Some modern spiritual movements draw inspiration from ancient paganism.
• The decline of paganism coincided with the rise of organized monotheistic religions.