wicca
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Definition
Noun: 1. A modern pagan, witchcraft religion: Wicca is a contemporary nature-based religion that often involves the practice of witchcraft. Its central theological framework typically involves a duality of deities, most commonly a Mother Goddess and a Horned God. 2. The community of its followers: Wicca can also refer collectively to the people who adhere to this religious path.
Usage Examples
- As a religion:
- She found spiritual fulfillment after converting to Wicca.
- The principles of Wicca emphasize harmony with nature and personal responsibility.
- As a community:
- The local Wicca meets for seasonal celebrations called Sabbats.
- Modern Wicca is diverse, with many different traditions and practices.
Advanced Usage
- "Gardnerian Wicca": Refers to one of the earliest known traditions, founded by Gerald Gardner.
- Gardnerian Wicca has a specific degree system and structured rituals.
- "Eclectic Wicca": Describes a practice that draws from multiple Wiccan traditions and other spiritual paths.
- Many modern practitioners follow an eclectic Wicca, creating their own personalized rituals.
Variants and Related Words
- Wiccan (noun): A follower or practitioner of Wicca.
- The Wiccans gathered at the circle for the full moon ceremony.
- Wiccan (adjective): Of or relating to Wicca.
- She follows the Wiccan Rede, an ethical guideline.
Synonyms
- Modern Witchcraft: Often used interchangeably, though some distinguish between Wicca as a specific religion and witchcraft as a broader practice.
- Neopaganism: Wicca is considered a major part of the modern Neopagan movement.
Related Phrases
- To practice Wicca: The act of following the Wiccan religion.
- They have chosen to practice Wicca as their spiritual path.
Noun
- the polytheistic nature religion of modern witchcraft whose central deity is a mother goddess; claims origins in pre-Christian pagan religions of western Europe
- a community of followers of the Wicca religion