Methodist

[ meth-uh-dist ]

noun

1. a member of the largest Christian denomination that grew out of the revival of religion led by John Wesley: stresses both personal and social morality and has an Arminian doctrine and, in the U.S., a modified episcopal polity.
2. (lowercase) a person who relies greatly or excessively on methods or a particular method.

adjective

1. Also Meth·od·is·tic, Meth·od·is·ti·cal. of or relating to the Methodists or Methodism.

Methodist

/ ˈmɛθədɪst /

noun

1. a member of any of the Nonconformist denominations that derive from the system of faith and practice initiated by John Wesley and his followers

adjective

1. of or relating to Methodism or the Church embodying it (the Methodist Church )

Derived Forms

• ˌMethodˈistically, adverb

Other Words From

• an·ti-Meth·od·ist adjective noun
• Meth·od·is·ti·cal·ly [meth-, uh, -, dis, -tik-lee], adverb
• non-Meth·od·ist noun adjective
• non-Meth·od·is·tic adjective
• pre-Meth·od·ist adjective noun
• pro-Meth·od·ist adjective noun
• pseu·do-Meth·od·ist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Methodist¹

First recorded in 1585–95; method + -ist

Example Sentences

He went to school at Methodist College, and then studied at the University of Hull.

From BBC

Even with seven players removed from its roster because of ineligibility, the Gauchos still have quarterback Jaden O’Neal, an Oklahoma commit, and running back/linebacker Mark Iheanachor, a Southern Methodist commit.

From Los Angeles Times

Robinson was with the Rams in 1983 when they used the No. 2 pick on the star running back from Southern Methodist.

From Los Angeles Times

Police officers detained them all, among them Rev. Denyse Barnes, a Methodist priest who told Salon that risking arrest on behalf of the striking workers was part of her calling as a Christian leader.

From Salon

A stained-glass window on the staircase is a reminder that the building was once a Methodist chapel.

From BBC