Wesleyanism

noun

Wes·​ley·​an·​ism ˈwe-slē-ə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Wesleyanism (audio)
 also  ˈwez-lē-
: methodism sense 1
specifically : the system of Arminian Methodism taught by John Wesley
Wesleyan
ˈwe-slē-ən How to pronounce Wesleyanism (audio)
 also  ˈwez-lē-
adjective or noun

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Wesleyanism was in 1774

Dictionary Entries Near Wesleyanism

Cite this Entry

“Wesleyanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wesleyanism. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!