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Wesleyanism

American  
[wes-lee-uh-niz-uhm, wez-] / ˈwɛs li əˌnɪz əm, ˈwɛz- /
Often Wesleyism

noun

  1. the evangelical principles taught by John Wesley; Methodism.


Etymology

Origin of Wesleyanism

First recorded in 1765–75; Wesleyan + -ism

Example Sentences

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Stith's evangelical family made him listen to Christian music and practised Wesleyanism.

From The Guardian • Nov. 26, 2012

But, except in so far as it increased dissent in religion, the liberating influence of Wesleyanism was small.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon

Again, Wesleyanism tapped the offertory of Episcopalianism, and thus earned the undying hatred of that Church—though in point of doctrine, the two are practically identical.

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph

Mr. Foxall was a convert to Wesleyanism, and a lay minister.

From A Portrait of Old George Town by Peter, Grace Dunlop

With the rise of Wesleyanism enthusiasm found full scope in a new direction.

From The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Abbey, Charles J. (Charles John)

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