Wesleyanism

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Religious beliefs and practices that come from John Wesley's teachings and guide Methodist churches

noun
/ˈwɛzliənˌɪzəm/

: wesleyanismo

Many churches in the region are rooted in Wesleyanism and its emphasis on personal faith.

Examples

She became interested in Wesleyanism after reading about John Wesley's teachings.
His studies focus on the impact of Wesleyanism in 18th-century British society.
The church promotes Wesleyanism as a path to spiritual growth.
Many people find comfort in Wesleyanism during difficult times.
Many churches in the region are rooted in Wesleyanism and its emphasis on personal faith.
She became interested in Wesleyanism after reading about John Wesley's teachings.
His studies focus on the impact of Wesleyanism in 18th-century British society.

Synonyms

Wesleyism

vsWesleyanism

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Religious teachings and practices taught by John Wesley that form the basis of the Methodist church

is broader and focuses on general religious principles forming Methodism's basis

Surface Forms

Wesleyanism singular

Wesleyanisms plural

Morphology

Wesleyanism = Wesleyan (transparent) = Wesley + an + ism

Formation from the adjective 'Wesleyan' with the productive noun-forming suffix '-ism' yields the clear meaning 'the doctrines or practices of Wesley'.

Etymology

The word Wesleyanism comes from the name Wesley, after John Wesley, a religious leader in the 1700s, and the ending -ism which means 'belief' or 'movement'. So Wesleyanism means the religious beliefs and practices that follow John Wesley, and that is why it refers to the Methodist style of religion.