Definition of methodist Methodist
/mɛˈθʌdʌst/ - [methudust] - Meth•od•ist
We found 9 definitions of methodist from 3 different sources.
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What does methodist mean?
WordNet
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| methodist - a follower of Wesleyanism as practiced by the Methodist Church | ||
| protestant an adherent of Protestantism | ||
| methodist church, methodists a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley | ||
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| methodist - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley; "Methodist theology" | ||
| Wesleyan | ||
| religious belief, religion, faith a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- methodist (Noun)
A member of the Methodist Church ; a Wesleyan. - methodist (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to the branch of Christianity that adheres to the views of Wesley.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- methodist (n.)
One who observes method. - methodist (n.)
One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory. - methodist (n.)
One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the "Holy Club," formed at Oxford University, A.D. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles; -- originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties. - methodist (n.)
A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule. - methodist (a.)
Of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder.
