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

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishRelating to, or a follower of, Wicca, the modern pagan religion.

Word forms

Wiccans plural

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Etymology

From Wicca plus the adjective/noun suffix -an.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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