mpagani
mpah-GAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimpaganimpah-GAH-neesoon
Englishpagan, heathen; unbelieversoon
Frenchpaïen, païenne ; mécréantsoon
Meaning
A person who does not follow one of the main world religions, used by Christians and Muslims for someone outside their faith.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wapagani. Upagani is paganism. Often felt as rude when said about someone’s beliefs.
Examples
- Mmisionari alimbatiza mpagani mmoja kijijini.The missionary baptized a pagan in the village.
- Zamani wazee wa ukoo huo walikuwa wapagani.Long ago the elders of that clan were pagans.
- Alimwita jirani yake mpagani kwa sababu haendi kanisani.She called her neighbor a heathen because he does not go to church.
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