Definitions

1. verb

to convert someone or something to paganism, or to make someone or something seem heathen or uncivilized

“The missionary’s efforts were aimed at paganizing the local tribes.”

2. verb

to make something seem or appear to be primitive, uncivilized, or heathen

“The film’s depiction of ancient society paganized the people’s understanding of history.”

3. verb

to introduce or make use of something heathen or pagan in a place or situation where it is not usually found

“The local town was paganized with the arrival of the new immigrant community.”