neopaganism

[nee-oh-pey-guh-niz-uh m] /ˌni oʊˈpeɪ gəˌnɪz əm/

noun

a 20th-century revival of interest in the worship of nature, fertility, etc., as represented by various deities.

Origin of neopaganism

1875-1880

First recorded in 1875-80; neo- + paganism

Related forms

neopagan, noun, adjective

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But it would be wrong to charge their neopaganism alone with results whereof the causes were so complex.

Renaissance in Italy, Volume 2 (of 7) John Addington Symonds

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