Word
wesleyan
Phoneticswes·leyan
/ˈwɛzɫiən/
Definition
adj. relating to the religious ideas of John Wesley, who started the Methodist church. It describes people, churches, or schools that follow these specific Christian traditions.
adj. relating to the theological system or the religious denominations founded by John Wesley. Often used to describe Methodist institutions or specific doctrines emphasizing personal holiness and social justice.
Examples
“She attended a Wesleyan church every Sunday morning.”
“The university maintains its Wesleyan heritage through a strong commitment to community service and social ethics.”
“Scholars of the Wesleyan tradition often highlight the 'Quadrilateral'—a method of theological reflection involving scripture, tradition, reason, and experience—as a defining characteristic of the movement.”
Examples
simple
“She attended a Wesleyan church every Sunday morning.”
contextual
“The university maintains its Wesleyan heritage through a strong commitment to community service and social ethics.”
complex
“Scholars of the Wesleyan tradition often highlight the 'Quadrilateral'—a method of theological reflection involving scripture, tradition, reason, and experience—as a defining characteristic of the movement.”
Usage
Typically used as a relational adjective; when used as a noun, it refers to a member of a Wesleyan denomination.
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