: a religion influenced by pre-Christian beliefs and practices of western Europe that affirms the existence of supernatural power (such as magic) and of both male and female deities who inhere in nature and that emphasizes ritual observance of seasonal and life cycles

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The conflict began when Ari, who practices Wicca, offered to read the OP's tarot cards. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Marking the beginning of winter Wicca is a minority religion that is part of the larger contemporary Pagan movement. Helen A. Berger, The Conversation, 7 Dec. 2023

Word History

Etymology

probably from Old English wicca wizard — more at witch

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Wicca was in 1959

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“Wicca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wicca. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

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