adj
Wiccan
WIH-kuhn
Wiccan (adj) means relating to Wicca, a modern pagan religion inspired by pre-Christian nature worship and witchcraft traditions. Example: “The shop sells Wiccan candles and herbs.”
adj
1
Relating to Wicca, a modern pagan religion inspired by pre-Christian nature worship and witchcraft traditions.
"The shop sells Wiccan candles and herbs."
"They held a Wiccan handfasting ceremony in the woods."
noun
1
A follower of Wicca.
"She has been a practising Wiccan for over a decade."
"The group of Wiccans gathered to celebrate the solstice."
How to use Wiccan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to, or a follower of, Wicca, the modern pagan religion.
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Etymology
From Wicca plus the adjective/noun suffix -an.
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What does “Wiccan” mean?
The word “Wiccan” means relating to Wicca, a modern pagan religion inspired by pre-Christian nature worship and witchcraft traditions. In plain terms, relating to, or a follower of, Wicca, the modern pagan religion.
How do you pronounce “Wiccan”?
“Wiccan” is pronounced WIH-kuhn (/ˈwɪkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wiccan” in a sentence?
Here is “Wiccan” used in a sentence: “The shop sells Wiccan candles and herbs.”
What part of speech is “Wiccan”?
Depending on how it is used, “Wiccan” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Wiccan” have?
“Wiccan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Wicca, a modern pagan religion inspired by pre-Christian nature worship and witchcraft traditions.
