wiccan
/ˈwɪkən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɪkən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwɪk.ən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɪk.ən/ (ame, ipa)
wiccan — adjective
- wiccanpositive
- more wiccancomparative
- most wiccansuperlative
1. describing things that are connected with the modern nature-based religion of Wi
describing things that are connected with the modern nature-based religion of Wicca, which follows seasonal cycles and uses ritual practices or magic.
Salma bought a book about Wiccan traditions and seasonal celebrations.
collocation: Wiccan traditions / Wiccan beliefs
The shop sells Wiccan tools such as candles, chalices, and ritual bells.
attributive use: Wiccan + noun (tools)
Andrés gave a talk on Wiccan beliefs at the community centre last spring.
The autumn festival included several Wiccan ceremonies open to visitors.
A small Wiccan community meets every month in the village hall for study groups.
文法句型
Wiccan + noun
用法筆記
Nearly always used before a noun (attributive). The noun form Wiccan describes a person; this adjective form describes the practices, objects, or community.
常見錯誤
wiccan — noun
1. a person who follows the Wicca religion, taking part in its seasonal festivals,
a person who follows the Wicca religion, taking part in its seasonal festivals, nature-based rituals, and practices such as meditation or simple forms of magic.
Lakshmi has been a Wiccan for over ten years and now leads a local gathering.
pattern: been a Wiccan for [period]
Some Wiccans celebrate the full moon with a quiet outdoor ritual.
Karim met other Wiccans at a workshop on herbal medicine and healing.
The library invited a local Wiccan to give a talk on nature-based spirituality.
Farah became a Wiccan after reading about ancient European nature traditions.
文法句型
a Wiccan
Wiccans (plural)
用法筆記
Countable noun. The plural is Wiccans. Use the adjective form Wiccan (before a noun) to describe things connected with the religion, and the noun form for the person themselves.