Wesleyan

English

Etymology

From Wesley +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɛz.li.ən/, /ˈwɛs.li.ən/

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Adjective

Wesleyan (comparative more Wesleyan, superlative most Wesleyan)

1. Of or pertaining to John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism.
2. (by extension) Of or pertaining to Methodism in general

Noun

Wesleyan (plural Wesleyans)

1. A supporter of Wesleyanism.
   • 1854, John Walford, Memoirs of the Life and Labours of the Late Venerable Hugh Bourne:

     However, after breakfast the prayings did not stop for the preachings, — each went on with force; people came flocking in; we had Wesleyans in abundance.

Translations

Translations

• Irish: Veislíoch m
• Manx: Wesleeagh m
• Maori: Wēteriana

Proper noun

Wesleyan

1. A university located in Middletown, Connecticult.