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Definition of wiccan

wiccan

/ˈwɪk.ən/
wic · can

Plural:Wiccans
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• adjective

1

Relating to Wicca, its followers, or its nature-oriented religious and magical practices.

Example

"The bookstore stocks a wide variety of texts on ancient mythology and Wiccan rituals."

• noun

1

An adherent or practitioner of Wicca, a modern pagan religion centered on nature worship and ritual magic.

Example

"As a practicing Wiccan, she celebrates the seasonal solstices and equinoxes with her local coven."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from Wicca, which British occultist Gerald Gardner adapted from the Old English noun wicca, meaning a male witch or sorcerer.

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