1. people who convert others to paganism or who adopt pagan beliefs and practices
Usage: rare; historical

Examples

• The early Christian writers warned against the paganizers who sought to undermine their faith.
• Some scholars viewed the paganizers as threats to the established religious order.
• The paganizers promoted ancient rituals and nature-based worship.
• Religious authorities condemned the paganizers for their influence on the community.
• The paganizers gathered followers who were drawn to pre-Christian traditions.