Definitions for Methodist
ˈmɛθ ə dɪstMethodist

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Methodistadjective

   a follower of Wesleyanism as practiced by the Methodist Church

2. Methodist, Wesleyanadjective

   of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

   "Methodist theology"

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1. Methodistnoun

   A member of the Methodist Church; A Wesleyan

2. Methodistadjective

   Of or pertaining to the branch of Christianity that adheres to the views of Wesley (1703-1791)

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1. Methodistnoun

   one who observes method

   Etymology: [Cf. F. mthodiste. See Method.]

2. Methodistnoun

   one of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory

   Etymology: [Cf. F. mthodiste. See Method.]

3. Methodistnoun

   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

   Etymology: [Cf. F. mthodiste. See Method.]

4. Methodistnoun

   a person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule

   Etymology: [Cf. F. mthodiste. See Method.]

5. Methodistadjective

   of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder

   Etymology: [Cf. F. mthodiste. See Method.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Methodist in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Methodist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Methodist in a Sentence

1. Robert Jeffress:

   Methodist parishioners who believe the Bible is the word of God ought to demand that their denomination cut off any support to Duke, i think John Wesley would be turning over in his grave. This is certainly not the Methodism of John Wesley – a faith that was firmly founded on the Bible.

2. William Lawrence:

   In 50 years of the United Methodist Church, I am not aware of any complaint against a lay person moving beyond that stage.

3. Marc Boom:

   It is unfortunate that today’s milestone of Houston Methodist becoming the safest hospital system in the country is being overshadowed by a few disgruntled employees.

4. Jared Woodfill:

   All of my clients continue to be committed to fighting this unjust policy, what is shocking is that many of my clients were on the front line treating COVID-positive patients at Texas Methodist Hospital during the height of the pandemic. As a result, many of them contracted COVID-19. As a thank you for their service and sacrifice, Methodist Hospital awards them a pink slip and sentences them to bankruptcy.

5. Jared Woodfill:

   Employment should not be conditioned upon whether you will agree to serve as a human guinea pig, what is shocking is that many of my clients were on the front line treating COVID-positive patients at Houston Methodist Hospital during the height of the pandemic. As a result, many of them contracted COVID-19. As a thank you for their service and sacrifice, Houston Methodist Hospital awards them a pink slip and sentences them to bankruptcy.

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