adj · name · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈwɛz.li.ən/
/ˈwɛs.li.ən/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Meaning 2
Of or pertaining to Methodism in general
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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name
Meaning 3
A university located in Middletown, Connecticult.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
A supporter of Wesleyanism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
Meaning 5
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
Methodist theology
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Synonyms: Methodist
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noun
Meaning 6
a follower of Wesleyanism
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Methodist
History
Etymology
From Wesley + -an.
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Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.