PAGANISING Meaning and
Definition
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Paganising, also spelled as "paganizing," is a verb derived from the noun "pagan," referring to an individual who adheres to a polytheistic religion or holds spiritual beliefs outside the scope of the major world religions such as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. The term paganising refers to the act or process of adopting or incorporating pagan practices, beliefs, or rituals into one's religious, cultural, or philosophical system, particularly when the individual or community follows a different religious tradition.
When one engages in paganising, they may purposely integrate elements of pagan worship, symbolism, ceremonies, or customs into their own faith or rituals. This can involve venerating or invoking pagan deities, utilizing pagan symbols or artifacts, practicing pagan rituals, or following pagan seasonal or nature-based celebrations. Paganising can be seen as a synthesis of various spiritual or religious beliefs, where pagan elements are blended or merged with existing religious or philosophical practices.
The term can also more broadly refer to the secular or cultural amplification of pagan influences, wherein pagan motifs, holidays, or customs are incorporated into art, literature, music, or other forms of popular culture without any explicitly religious connotation. Paganising, in these instances, could be viewed as a means of embracing or celebrating the historical, cultural, or mythological aspects associated with paganism, rather than engaging in religious practices.
Common Misspellings for PAGANISING
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Etymology of PAGANISING
The word "paganising" is derived from the noun "pagan" combined with the suffix "-ise" to form the verb "paganise".
The noun "pagan" comes from the Late Latin "paganus", meaning "civilian" or "non-combatant". In the early Christian era, pejoratively, it referred to those who practiced polytheistic religions or who were not adherents of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. This term was predominantly used by early Christians to distinguish themselves from those who followed different religious beliefs and practices.
The suffix "-ise" (also spelled "-ize") is derived from the Greek "-izein" or Latin "-izare", both meaning "to make" or "to cause to be". It is commonly used in the English language to form verbs from nouns or adjectives to indicate the act or process of something.
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