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English > 2 senses of the word Wesley:
NOUNperson Wesley, Charles WesleyEnglish clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788 )
person Wesley, John WesleyEnglish clergyman and founder of Methodism (1703-1791 )
Wesley > pronunciation
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English > Wesley: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788 ).
SynonymCharles Wesley
Instance ofclergyman, reverend, man of the clothA member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
English > Wesley: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningEnglish clergyman and founder of Methodism (1703-1791 ).
SynonymJohn Wesley
Instance ofclergyman, reverend, man of the clothA member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
AdjectivesWesleyanof or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley