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

"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

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

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

In 1805 he visited England, introduced the system of camp meetings, and thus led the way to the formation of the Primitive Methodist Society.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

The bulk of Primitive Methodist preachers are taken from the working classes, and the pay they receive is not more than they could earn if they kept out of the ministry altogether.

From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus