Pagan (noun)

1. A person who does not follow a major world religion such as Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, especially one who follows a polytheistic or animistic religion.
2. A person who is not religious or who has non-traditional religious beliefs.

Origin:

The word 'pagan' comes from the latin word 'paganus', meaning 'rustic or rural person' which evolved to mean 'heathen or non-christian'. it has been in use since the 4th century.

Examples:

1. The pagans worshiped the sun, the moon, and the stars.
2. The pagans had a deep reverence for nature and the natural world.
3. The pagans held annual festivals to celebrate the changing seasons.
4. The pagan beliefs were eventually suppressed by the dominant religion.
5. Some pagans today practice ancient rituals and traditions passed down from their ancestors.