Methodism

[ meth-uh-diz-uhm ]

noun

1. the doctrines, polity, beliefs, and methods of worship of the Methodists.
2. (lowercase) the act or practice of working, proceeding, etc., according to some method or system.
3. (lowercase) an excessive use of or preoccupation with methods, systems, or the like.

Methodism

/ ˈmɛθədɪzəm /

noun

1. the system and practices of the Methodist Church, developed by John Wesley and his followers

Word History and Origins

Origin of Methodism¹

First recorded in 1730–40; method + -ism

Example Sentences

A great work in the business of spreading Wesleyan Methodism has been done by the people and parsons of Lune-street chapel.

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Primitive Methodism occupies the same place in religion as the ballad does in poetry.

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In that way the people see what Methodism is; in this, they do not.

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He was the great champion of Methodism in Southern Kentucky.

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This method is followed with each denomination, separately, with which Methodism has competitive relations.

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