The non-Christian world; a place representing or holding ancient or alternative beliefs resembling those of paganism.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in 2nd Baron Berners (c1467–1533), soldier, diplomat, and translator. From post-classical Latin pagania the non-Christian world.
Definition of pagany in US English:
pagany
noun
rare
The non-Christian world; a place representing or holding ancient or alternative beliefs resembling those of paganism.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in 2nd Baron Berners (c1467–1533), soldier, diplomat, and translator. From post-classical Latin pagania the non-Christian world.