Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of or remove pagan elements, especially in a place of worship

“The church aimed to depaganize its ancient temple, erasing the remaining pagan symbols.”

2. verb

to convert people from paganism to another religion, especially Christianity

“The missionaries worked to depaganize the local population, spreading the word of God.”

3. noun

the process of removing pagan elements or converting people from paganism

“The depaganization of the island took centuries, but eventually the locals converted to Christianity.”