methodism
part of speech
noun (Methodism, uncountable; Methodist noun and adjective)
meaning for a pupil
(church) Methodism is a Christian Protestant church movement started by John and Charles Wesley in England, known for warm preaching, hymn singing, Bible study and helping the poor. tree →
sense in the lessons
In history and religion lessons: Methodism spread among working people in towns and mining villages and to America. Methodists meet in chapels or churches; Charles Wesley wrote many hymns still sung today.
examples
- My grandparents belong to the Methodist church. tree →
- Methodism began as a movement within the Church of England. tree →
- Methodism is known for its hymn singing. tree →
- John Wesley rode on horseback to preach Methodism. tree →
- Many Welsh villages have an old Methodist chapel. tree →
- Methodism teaches care for the poor. tree →
note
Proper noun: written with a capital M (Methodism, Methodist). The name came because early members were very methodical (orderly) in prayer and study. Do not confuse with «method» (a way of doing something).
Trees and pragmatics
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