Primitive Methodist

American  

noun

1. a member of a Protestant denomination Primitive Methodist Church founded in England in 1812 and later established in the U.S., characterized by its adherence to the basic doctrines, principles, and practices taught by John Wesley.

2. a member of a Protestant denomination Primitive Methodist Church in Great Britain that united with other British Methodist groups in 1932 to form the Methodist Church.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Primitive Methodism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Primitive Methodist

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Lady Snowden is a Primitive Methodist, former Sunday School teacher and choir singer.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I don't agree with him on everything," admits David Cook, 52, a lay leader at the Lawrence Street Primitive Methodist Church in Lowell, Mass., who says Bush's failings matter less than his motives.

From Time Magazine Archive

Appended to this are the names and exact addresses of Anglican, Baptist, Congregationalist, Presbyterian, Primitive Methodist and United Methodist churches.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Edwin,” his father said abruptly, “run and ask Big James for th’ proof of that Primitive Methodist hymn-paper; there’s a good lad.”

From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold

The boldest expression of this I have ever seen occurs in some remarks in the Primitive Methodist Quarterly Review on the doctrine of St. Paul.

From The Atonement and the Modern Mind by Denney, James