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

• 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 1866 appeared a religious novel written by a Primitive Methodist preacher of this town, and published by Elliot Stock, London. 

From The Annals of Willenhall by Hackwood, Frederick William

I am not much given to religion myself, but my father is a Primitive Methodist, and built them a church in Chorley.

From The Firebrand by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)