Wesleyanism

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noun (1)

Wes·​ley·​an·​ism ˈwe-slē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

also ˈwez-lē-

: methodism sense 1

specifically : the system of Arminian Methodism taught by John Wesley

Wesleyan

ˈwe-slē-ən 

also ˈwez-lē-

adjective or noun

Wesleyan

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adjective

Wes·​ley·​an ˈweslēən 

ˈwez-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of John or Charles Wesley or Wesleyanism

Wesleyan

3 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: methodist

especially : an adherent of Wesleyanism

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

John Wesley †1791 and his brother Charles Wesley †1788 English theologians + English -an

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1774, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Wesleyanism

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