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Meaning of "Wicca" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WICCA

Revival of Old English wicca witch.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF WICCA

ˈwɪkə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WICCA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wicca is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WICCA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wicca

Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion. It was developed in England during the first half of the 20th century and it was introduced to the public in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant. It draws upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th century hermetic motifs for its theological structure and ritual practice. The word witch derives from Middle English wicche, Old English wicce "witch" and wicca "wizzard". Wicca is a diverse religion with no central authority or figure defining it. It is divided into various lineages and denominations, referred to as traditions, each with its own organisational structure and level of centralisation. Due to its decentralized nature, there is some disagreement over what actually constitutes Wicca. Some traditions, collectively referred to as British Traditional Wicca, strictly follow the initiatory lineage of Gardner and consider the term Wicca to apply only to such lineaged traditions, while other eclectic traditions do not. Wicca is typically duotheistic, worshipping a god and goddess traditionally viewed as a mother goddess and horned god.

Definition of Wicca in the English dictionary

The definition of Wicca in the dictionary is the cult or practice of witchcraft.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WICCA

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WICCA

Wiccan · wich · Wichita · wick · Wick Bay · wicked · wickedly · wickedness · wicker · wickerwork · wicket · wicket maiden · wicketkeeper · wicking · wickiup · wickless · Wickliffe · Wicklow

WORDS THAT END LIKE WICCA

acca · alpacca · anicca · asarabacca · bacca · bocca · Boudicca · Dacca · felucca · Lucca · malacca · Mecca · medacca · polacca · Rebecca · saltimbocca · ticca · yacca · yucca · zimocca

Synonyms and antonyms of Wicca in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Wicca» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WICCA

Find out the translation of Wicca to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Wicca from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Wicca» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

巫术
1,325 millions of speakers
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wicca
570 millions of speakers
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English

Wicca
510 millions of speakers
hi

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विक्का
380 millions of speakers
ar

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يكا
280 millions of speakers
ru

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Викка
278 millions of speakers
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Wicca
270 millions of speakers
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Wicca
260 millions of speakers
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Wicca
220 millions of speakers
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Wicca
190 millions of speakers
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Wicca
180 millions of speakers
ja

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ウイッカ
130 millions of speakers
ko

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위카
85 millions of speakers
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Wicca
85 millions of speakers
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Wicca
80 millions of speakers
ta

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விக்கா
75 millions of speakers
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विक्का
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Vika
70 millions of speakers
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Wicca
65 millions of speakers
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wicca
50 millions of speakers
uk

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Вікка
40 millions of speakers
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Wicca
30 millions of speakers
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Wicca
15 millions of speakers
af

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Wicca
14 millions of speakers
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Wicca
10 millions of speakers
no

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wicca
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Wicca

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WICCA»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of Wicca
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Wicca

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WICCA»

Discover the use of Wicca in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Wicca and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wicca
Cunningham presents Wicca as it is today: a gentle, Earth-oriented religion dedicated to the Goddess and God. "Wicca "also includes Scott Cunningham's own Book of Shadows and updated appendices of periodicals and occult suppliers.
Scott Cunningham, 2010
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Wicca: A Year and a Day - 366 Days of Spiritual Practice in ...
A 366-day daily guide, ideal for solitary students teaches the core of witchcraft over the traditional length of time initiates take, including lessons on the tides of time, seasons, the ways of herbs and magic, the mysticism of the Old ...
Timothy Roderick, 2005
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Wicca for Beginners
An introduction to Wicca that explains the religion's beliefs and practices and offers advice on how people can build their knowledge and skills and use them to increase their spirituality.
Thea Sabin, 2010
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Wicca: The Complete Craft
This is the ultimate guide to the ancient religion of Wicca by best-selling Pagan author, D. J. Conway.
D.J. Conway, 2011
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Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie
Here is the fascinating personal testimony of a man who stepped into this Satanic trap, and the thrilling account of how Jesus Christ rescued him.
William Schnoebelen, 2011
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The Wicca Handbook
The Wicca Handbook is both a tutorial for new witches and an exceptionally well-organized reference book for experienced practitioners.
Eileen Holland, 2008
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Christian Wicca: The Trinitarian Tradition
This book is written expressly for Wiccans who wish to walk the spiritual path of earth-based religions, but do not wish to surrender their Judeo-Christian background.
Nancy Chandler Pittman, 2003
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Family Wicca: Pratical Paganism for Parents and Children
More than 10 years ago, it was the first book written specifically for Wiccan parents.
Ashleen O'Gaea, 2006
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Simple Wicca
Wicca, a positive, Earth-based spiritual practice, is both old and new, traditional and ever-changing- and Michele Morgan has captured its essence in this small book.
Michele Morgan, 2008
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Living Wicca
Let the wise words of Scott Cunningham guide you toward a new level of practice. "Living Wicca" takes a philosophical look at the questions, practices, and differences within Witchcraft.
Scott Cunningham, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WICCA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Wicca is used in the context of the following news items.
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Unbroken Traditions, Or, How the Death of Traditional Wicca Is A Myth
11678_10153131690908232_6454888486579963804_n-1 A popular blogger, Sarah Anne Lawless, re-posted a version of her article “Breaking Tradition… «Patheos, Jun 15»
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Gerald Gardner Defends Wicca Against False Opinions in Interview
Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern Gardnerian Wicca, defends his faith in witchcraft against centuries of bad light in this Montreal Gazette Interview. «World Religion News, May 15»
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Pagans gather for elaborate Wiccan funeral of celebrated Cornish …
Eron the Wizard – real name Ian Wilson – died of cancer aged 62 and his last wish was for a Wiccan funeral. High priestess Julia Stoiber, a close friend of Ian, ... «Mirror.co.uk, May 15»
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Paganism for Beginners: Wicca
Wicca is both a religion and a magical practice. Wiccans interact with the world on many levels – physical, spiritual, magical and emotional. Witchcraft is the craft ... «Patheos, May 15»
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Iowa House Set for First Wiccan Invocation in a State Legislature
Deborah Maynard will deliver the invocation early this month before the Iowa House of Representatives, marking a first for the legislative body. Maynard was ... «AllGov, Apr 15»
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Wiccan to deliver invocation to House of Representatives
DES MOINES, Iowa —Rep. Liz Bennett invited Priestess Deborah Maynard, out of Cedar Rapids, to give a Wiccan invocation to the House of Representatives in ... «KCCI Des Moines, Mar 15»
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Degrees, Guilds, and Initiation Into the Wicca
Within British Traditional Wicca (called in Britain simply “Initiatory Wicca”), there exists a structure known as the degree system. One's first degree is initiation, ... «Patheos, Nov 14»
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'Wiccans are nothing to be afraid of': Edmonton priestess
“I understand where that prejudice comes from,” said Ali Hammington, a priestess with the Congregationalist Wiccan Assembly of Alberta. “I don't blame them for ... «Globalnews.ca, Oct 14»
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Wicca Goes to College
Wiccans and other pagans belong to one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. The 2012 U.S. census shows an increase in self-identified ... «Aleteia, Oct 14»
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Wiccan Priest Reportedly Barred From Giving Invocation At City …
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A member of the Wiccan faith says he was set to give the opening invocation at a Huntsville City Council meeting until the plan was ... «Huffington Post, Jun 14»
REFERENCE
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