Word
wicca
Phoneticswic·ca, stress on the first syllable
/ˈwɪkə/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a modern religion that honours nature and uses rituals and seasonal celebrations. People who follow it often worship a goddess and a god.
n. a contemporary pagan religious movement centred on nature worship, ritual practice and reverence for a goddess and a god. Emerging in mid-20th-century Britain, often practised alone or in small groups called covens.
Examples
“She studies Wicca and celebrates nature with friends.”
“They join a local Wicca group that meets monthly to mark the changing seasons with simple rituals.”
“Scholars trace modern Wicca to mid-twentieth-century England, where ancient folk customs and ceremonial magic were reshaped into a nature-centred faith.”
Examples
simple
“She studies Wicca and celebrates nature with friends.”
contextual
“They join a local Wicca group that meets monthly to mark the changing seasons with simple rituals.”
complex
“Scholars trace modern Wicca to mid-twentieth-century England, where ancient folk customs and ceremonial magic were reshaped into a nature-centred faith.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “wicca” in context.
Verb
01. convert to wicca
“He converted to Wicca after studying pagan spirituality.”
verb + prep + noun
02. embrace wicca
“Many young seekers have embraced Wicca in recent years.”
verb + noun
03. follow wicca
“They follow Wicca as a nature-based spiritual path.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. eclectic wicca
“Eclectic Wicca allows practitioners to blend rituals from different traditions.”
adj + noun
05. gardnerian wicca
“Gardnerian Wicca follows the ritual system established by Gerald Gardner.”
adj + noun
06. modern wicca
“Modern Wicca draws heavily on pre-Christian folklore and seasonal rituals.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. follower of wicca
“As a follower of Wicca, she observes the lunar cycle closely.”
noun + prep + noun
08. form of wicca
“Eclectic practice is a popular form of Wicca today.”
noun + prep + noun
09. celebrate sabbats in wicca
“Practitioners celebrate sabbats in Wicca to mark seasonal change.”
10. convert to eclectic wicca
“After university, she converted to eclectic Wicca.”
11. follow the principles of wicca
“Coven members follow the principles of Wicca in daily life.”
12. initiation into gardnerian wicca
“Initiation into Gardnerian Wicca requires a year of study.”
Real-World Examples
“Patricia Crowther was a follower and "high priestess" of the Wicca pagan religion and co-created the show "A Spell of Witchcraft" on BBC Radio Sheffield in the 1970s.” “Glastonbury is also considered the hub of English "Neo-Paganism", a collection of pre-Christian beliefs and spiritual practices undergoing a modern renaissance, including witchcraft, Wicca, the Goddess movement and Druidry.” “It is not illegal to practise witchcraft in Canada - either as part of a religion like Wicca or as an occult practice.” Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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