Definition of methodist
- n. - One who observes method.
- n. - One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected
observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory.
- n. - 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.
- n. - A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact
observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or
ridicule.
- a. - Of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as,
Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder.