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methodist

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈmɛθədəst// methodist

n. a member of a Christian group that started in the 1700s. They are known for following strict rules and doing a lot of charity work.

n. a member of a Protestant Christian denomination originating from the 18th-century evangelistic movement of John and Charles Wesley. Characterised by an emphasis on personal holiness, social service, and methodical study of scripture.


SIMPLE

My grandmother is a Methodist and attends church every Sunday.

CONTEXTUAL

The local Methodist church organises a weekly food bank to support families in the neighbourhood.

COMPLEX

The Methodist movement originally emerged as a reform group within the Church of England before eventually establishing itself as a distinct and influential global denomination.

Synonyms
Usage

When referring to the specific religious denomination or its members, the word is always capitalised.

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