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English
Etymology
From Wesley + -an.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈwɛz.li.ən/, /ˈwɛs.li.ən/
Adjective
Wesleyan (comparative more Wesleyan, superlative most Wesleyan)
- Of or pertaining to John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism.
- (by extension) Of or pertaining to Methodism in general
Noun
Wesleyan (plural Wesleyans)
- 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
Proper noun
Wesleyan
- A university located in Middletown, Connecticult.