methodist

methodist — noun

1. a person who belongs to the Christian church started by John Wesley in the 1700s

1.名詞B1
釋義

a person who belongs to the Christian church started by John Wesley in the 1700s, a church whose members focus on helping others and living a simple life guided by faith.

例句

Zola became a Methodist after attending several services at the local church.

countable noun: a + Methodist

A group of Methodists raised enough money to build a new school in the village.

plural: Methodists + collective action

同義詞
  • Wesleyan

    more formal and less common in everyday speech; often used in historical or theological writing

用法筆記

In Taiwan, the Methodist Church is commonly referred to as 衛理公會 (Wèilǐ Gōnghuì). Use 'a Methodist' to refer to one member and 'Methodists' for a group.

常見錯誤

❌He is a very methodical person who follows a routine.' (when meaning religious affiliation).
✅He is a Methodist who attends church every Sunday.
💡'Methodist' with a capital M refers to the Christian denomination, while 'methodical' means organised or systematic.

methodist — adjective