Methodism

[ meth-uh-diz-uh m ]

/ ˈmɛθ əˌdɪz əm /

noun

the doctrines, polity, beliefs, and methods of worship of the Methodists.

(lowercase) the act or practice of working, proceeding, etc., according to some method or system.

(lowercase) an excessive use of or preoccupation with methods, systems, or the like.

Origin of Methodism

First recorded in 1730–40; method + -ism

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Examples from the Web for methodism

Dr. Ryerson felt that it was a memorable day in the annals of Methodism in Toronto.
The Story of My Life|Egerton Ryerson
Methodism of one sort or another is the established religion of the county, and they are nearly all Radicals.
The Passion for Life|Joseph Hocking
The traditions of Methodism are rich in the recollection of such scenes;—the scenes of Gwennap Pit for instance.
British Quarterly Review, American Edition, Volume LIV|Various
Such is Methodism on paper; of Methodism in practice we can only say Circumspice.
The Religious Life of London|J. Ewing Ritchie

This comes of your Methodism, you canting, sneaking hypocrite!
Yeast: A Problem|Charles Kingsley

British Dictionary definitions for methodism

Methodism

/ (ˈmɛθədɪzəm) /

noun

the system and practices of the Methodist Church, developed by John Wesley and his followers

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