Wicca

[/ˈwɪkə/]
nounfemininepl: Wiccas
Wicca
1. A modern pagan, witchcraft-based religion that emphasizes the worship of a goddess and god, nature-based spirituality, and magical practices
Wicca emerged in England in the 1950s and has since spread throughout the world.
Wicca surgiu na Inglaterra nos anos 1950 e se espalhou pelo mundo desde então.
2. A spiritual practice involving rituals, spell-casting, and connection with natural elements and celestial cycles
Many practitioners of Wicca celebrate the eight seasonal festivals known as sabbats.
Muitos praticantes de Wicca celebram os oito festivais sazonais conhecidos como sabás.
Wicca is a modern religious movement that gained prominence in Western spiritual circles from the mid-20th century onward. While not traditionally rooted in Brazilian or Portuguese culture, it has attracted practitioners in these regions, particularly among urban, spiritually-curious populations. In the USA, Wicca represents an important contemporary expression of alternative spirituality and has increasingly been recognized as a legitimate religion with legal protections in some jurisdictions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
witchcraftpaganismneopaganismnature religion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Wicca
Term used as-is; often italicized or explained as it is a foreign religious practice not traditionally part of Brazilian culture
Portugal
Wicca
Also used as-is; sometimes accompanied by explanatory phrases such as 'religião pagã moderna'
USA
Wicca
Commonly used in academic, cultural, and spiritual contexts; mainstream recognition increased significantly since the 1990s

Related Words

witchpaganspellsabbatesbatBook of Shadowsgoddessritual

Related Idioms & Phrases

practicing Wicca
Wiccan tradition
Wiccan community
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