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wicca

/ˈwɪk.ə/
Wic · ca

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A modern pagan religious movement centered on nature reverence, seasonal festivals, and ritual magic, developed in England during the first half of the twentieth century.

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"Her academic research explores the history of Wicca and other contemporary pagan traditions in postwar Britain."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced in the mid-20th century by Gerald Gardner, revived from Old English 'wicca' (meaning 'male witch' or 'sorcerer'), which is also the linguistic ancestor of the modern word 'witch'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wicca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wicca
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