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wesleyan
adjectivenounC2
/ˈwɛzliən/Relating to or following the teachings of John Wesley or the Methodist Church.
wesleyan methodist
nounC1
/ˈwɛzlɪən ˈmɛθədɪst/A Christian belonging to a Protestant denomination founded by John Wesley, emphasizing personal faith, holiness, and social engagement.
wesleyanism
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized)
/ˈwɛz.li.ə.nɪ.zəm/The theological system and principles associated with John Wesley and the Methodist movement, emphasizing salvation by faith, personal holiness, and social outreach.
wessex
nounC1
/ˈwɛsɪks/A historical Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England prior to the Norman Conquest.
wessex culture
nounVery Low (Specialist term)
/ˈwɛsɪks ˌkʌltʃə/An archaeological culture of the Early Bronze Age in Britain, centered in the region of Wessex in southern England (c. 2200–1400 BC), known for its rich burials, metalwork, and participation in long-distance exchange networks.
wessi
nounC1/C2
/ˈvɛsi/A colloquial term used in Germany for a person from the western federal states (the former West Germany). It carries socio-cultural and historical connotations related to German reunification.
west
adjectiveadverbnounA1
/wɛst/The direction or compass point that is the opposite of east, where the sun sets; the area lying in this direction from a central point.
west allis
nounLow
/ˌwɛst ˈælɪs/A city in southeastern Wisconsin, USA, that is a suburb of Milwaukee.
west atlantic
adjectivenounC1
/ˌwɛst ətˈlæntɪk/A geographical term referring to the western part of the Atlantic Ocean, its adjacent lands, or its cultural and meteorological characteristics.
west babylon
nounC2
/ˌwest ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/A place name, specifically a census-designated place (CDP) and hamlet located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York, USA.
west bank
nounLow (context-dependent; high in news/geopolitical contexts)
/ˌwest ˈbæŋk/A region of land on the western side of the Jordan River, historically part of the British Mandate for Palestine, now a territory under Israeli occupation with Palestinian administrative control.
west bend
nounLow
/ˌwest ˈbend/A place name, typically referring to a city or town whose name describes its geographical location as a bend toward the west.
west bengal
nounMedium
/ˌwɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/A state in eastern India, bordering Bangladesh, with Kolkata (Calcutta) as its capital.
west berkshire
nounC2
/ˌwest ˈbɑːk.ʃər/A county in the south-east of England, part of the historic region of Berkshire.
west berlin
nounB2
/ˌwest bɜːˈlɪn/The western part of Berlin that was a political enclave surrounded by East Germany from 1949 to 1990, forming part of West Germany but geographically separate.
west berliner
nounLow
/ˌwɛst bɜːˈlɪnə/A person who lived in the western sectors of Berlin during the period of division between 1945 and 1990.
west brit
nounC2
/ˌwest ˈbrɪt/A term of disparagement for an Irish person perceived to be excessively anglicized in culture, politics, or mannerisms.
west bromwich
nounC2
/ˌwɛst ˈbrɒmɪdʒ/A town in the West Midlands, England, historically part of Staffordshire.
west by north
adjectivenounExtremely Rare / Specialized
/ˌwɛst baɪ ˈnɔːθ/A navigational compass direction, precisely 11.25 degrees west of due north (N 78°45′ W).
west by south
adjectivenounVery Low Frequency
/ˌwɛst baɪ ˈsaʊθ/A compass point, specifically one point (11.25°) south of due west.

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