Associations to the word «Wesleyan»

Wiktionary

WESLEYAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism.
WESLEYAN, adjective. (by extension) Of or pertaining to Methodism in general
WESLEYAN, noun. A supporter of Wesleyanism.

Dictionary definition

WESLEYAN, noun. A follower of Wesleyanism.
WESLEYAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley; "Methodist theology".

Wise words

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