Methodist > define

noun

• A follower of Wesleyanism as practiced by the Methodist Church.

adjective

• Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley.
  • usage: "Methodist theology"
  • synonyms: Wesleyan

• (n.) One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory.
• (n.) One who observes method.
• (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.
• (n.) A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule.
• (a.) Of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder.